Install An Expansion Card - Power Computing PowerTower Pro User Manual

The combined power consumption of the expansion cards you install must not exceed
the limits of your computer. Refer to the documentation that came with your cards for
their power consumption rating and to ÒPower requirementsÓ on page 159 in this
manual for the power consumption limit for your computer. PCI cards are normally
limited to 15 Watts or less power consumption per card.
Some cards may need to be installed by an authorized service provider. Refer to the
documentation that came with the card.

Install an expansion card

1.
Remove the computerÕs cover.
See ÒRemoving the cover,Ó starting on page 55 for instructions.
Make sure the computer is powered down before removing the cover.
WARNING!
Touch the metal plate over the power supply to discharge any static
CAUTION!
electricity that might have built up on your clothes or body.
The system must be plugged in (see step 2 on page 56) for this to work.
Use an anti-static bracelet and handle cards by the non-metallic edges
only.
2.
Select an unoccupied PCI expansion slot on the motherboard to install
the expansion card into.
There is no inherent reason to pick one slot over another, however, practical
considerations, such as clearance for connectors, cooling considerations, etc. often
dictate the choice of slot.
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Chapter 5, Installing PCI Expansion Cards
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