Installing Hardware 2-2
Step 2: Insert the
modem card
1. Align the modem card with the PCI slot and press the card gently but firmly into the slot as
shown in Figure 2-2.
2. Secure the modem card with the screw you had placed aside earlier.
Step 3: Connect to
power supply
1. Replace the computer casing.
2. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet, and then turn on the computer.
To install drivers, refer to “Installing and Testing Modem Drivers” on page 3-1.
Do not force the modem card
into the slot. Make sure that the
gold finger PCI connector on the
modem card is aligned with the
PCI bus connector on the
motherboard before you insert
the card into the PCI expansion
slot.
If it does not fit properly, gently
remove it and try again
.
Unused brackets
PCI slot
ISA slot
Figure 2-2: Aligning the card against the slot.
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