2-2
C
HAPTER
2: H
ARDWARE
I
NSTALLATION
3
Turn off the power to the computer system and any
attached devices.
4
Unplug the power cables from the power supply.
WARNING:
Your computer operates with voltages that can be
lethal. Before you remove the computer cover, carefully review
the steps in this procedure and observe all cautions and
warnings to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the
computer.
5
Remove the cover from your computer.
6
Locate an empty bus master PCI-bus expansion slot.
7
Remove the metal expansion slot cover from the
computer chassis, as shown in Figure 2-1.
Save the screw for step 11 later in this section.
Figure 2-1
Removing the Expansion Slot Cover
Mounting
screw
Expansion
slots
Expansion
slot cover
32-bit PCI
slots
