Removing Pci Cards; Installing Pci Cards - Power Computing Minitower 132 User Manual

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Before you install any expansion cards, be sure that the combined power consumption of the
expansion cards does not exceed the limits of the computer. Refer to the documentation that
came with the cards you are installing for their power consumption rating and to ÒPower
requirementsÓ in the UserÕs Guide for the power consumption limit for this computer.

Removing PCI Cards

1. Remove the chassis cover (
2. Place the unit on its side with the MLB on the bottom and the open side facing up.
3. Disconnect any cables that may be attached to the PCI card.
4. Remove the screw attaching the PCI card to the inside of the chassis.
5. Firmly grasp the PCI card and pull it straight out of the computer laterally. Be careful not to
damage any components that may be protruding through the I/O slot. Sometimes a gentle
rocking motion from end to end

Installing PCI Cards

1. Remove the chassis cover (
2. Remove the retaining screw of the metal I/O slot cover from the slot you wish to use. (
10: Removing PCI slot cover on page 17).
3. Pull the I/O slot cover out the side so that the tongue at the bottom of the cover slides out of the
slot in the chassis.
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PCI Cards Removal/Installation
refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6).
(not side to side)
refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6).
will make it easier to remove the PCI card.
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