6 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in
the slot.
7 Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card,
making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.
CAUTION:
network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet
before installing any cards.
8 If you are installing the card into the x16 card connector, position the card so the securing slot
is aligned with the securing tab, and gently pull the securing tab.
9 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in
the slot.
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Removing and Installing Parts
securing slot
securing tab
Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a
retention
arm tab
PCI Express card
edge connector
card connector