Installing An Add-In Card - Sony PCV-LX810 - Vaio Slimtop Computer System Reference Manual

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VAIO Slimtop™ 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 system cover (see
2
Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the system
board (see "Removing a Slot Cover"
3
Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking
motion, pushing in 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.
4
Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with
the add-in card).
5
Replace the system cover (see
6
Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add-in
card.
"Removing the System Cover" on page
on page 42).
"Replacing the System Cover"
24).
on page 25).