Installing An Add-In Card - Sony VAIO PCV-RX270DS Reference Manual

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VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual

Installing an Add-In Card

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Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1
Remove the side cover (see
2
Locate an available expansion slot connector.
3
Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector (see
"Removing a Slot Cover"
4
Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking
motion, pressing down until the card is fully seated.
Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the
bottom of the chassis. Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the
chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.
5
Replace the screw that secures the card.
6
Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).
7
Replace the side cover (see
8
Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the
add-in card.
"Removing the Side Cover"
on page 35).
"Replacing the Side Cover"
on page 22).
KY0070.VSD
on page 23).