Installing An Expansion Card - NEC SA2500 User Manual

User Guide
■ After the installation, set the transfer rate of the board, those of the devices
connected to the board, and other parameters by using the SCSI BIOS utility of the
SCSI controller. Refer to the document coming with the board for the details of the
settings and the procedures.
Graphics Card
When installing 75W or greater add-in cards (especially graphics cards) in PCI-E
connectors, the add-in cards must be individually powered.
Use available power cables from the system power supply and plug the connector onto
the graphics cards.
Failure to specifically power 75W or greater add-in cards may
damage both the motherboard and the add-in cards.

Installing an Expansion Card

1. Remove the right side door.
2. Remove the front panel.
3. Choose the slot in which you intend to install the expansion card, and unscrew
the corresponding metallic slot cover. Remove the slot cover, and store it in a
safe place in case you ever need to replace it
4. Remove your expansion card from its protective packaging. Do not touch the
metal "fingers" on the edge of the card.
5. If applicable, set any jumper or switches, as specified in the card
documentation .
6. Carefully, but firmly, press the expansion card into the connector.
7. Secure the bracket with the screw you removed in step 3.
Caution
See "Removing the Right Side Door" on page 122.
See "Removing the Front Panel" on page 125.
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