Installing An Add-In Card - Sony PCV-J200 - Vaio Desktop Computer System Reference Manual

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VAIO® System Reference Manual

Installing an Add-In Card

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Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1
Remove the side panel (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.
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Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the
bottom of the chassis. Check 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 panel (see
8
Turn on the computer, and follow any instructions that came with the
add-in card.
"Removing the Side Panel"
on page 39).
"Replacing the Side Panel"
on page 22).
on page 25).