Installing An Expansion Card - Acer Altos G320 Series User Manual

Installing an expansion card

This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard
expansion slots supports PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) and
PCI Express cards. PCI Express slot is a new type of interface and differs
in length than the conventional PCI/PCI-X slots. You should always
install the correct type of plug-in expansion cards in the x4 and x8 PCI
Express slot. Contact your dealer for qualified PCI Express card vendors.
To install an expansion card:
1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions
described on page 25.
2 Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard.
3 Pull the tool-less card bracket lock release latch slightly upward
(1), then pull it away from the chassis (2).
4 Pull out the slot cover (3). Store it for reassembly later.
5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.
6 Align the card in the empty slot.
7 Insert the card into the selected slot (4). Make sure that the card is
properly seated.
8 Align then insert the bracket lock to the slot (5).
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