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Hardware Installation
Step 1: Switch Off Your Computer’s Power
Make sure that your computer is switched off and unplugged before
removing the cover. Also turn off any devices (printer, display, mo-
dem, etc.) you may have attached to your computer.
Warning:
Hazardous voltages are present and exposed when operat-
ing the computer with the cover removed. To prevent equip-
ment damage and personal injury, never apply power to the
computer when the cover is off.
Step 2: Remove Your Computer’s Cover
Refer to your computer system manual for specific instructions on
removing your computer’s system unit cover. In general, you will need
to remove several screws on the back or side of the system unit
and then slide the cover off.
Step 3: Remove the Slot Cover
Remove the screw and slot cover, that correspond to the AGP slot,
at the back of the system unit. Save the slot cover for future use. You
will be using the screw in a future step.
Step 4: Unpack the Graphics Card
Remove the graphics card from the shipping box and its protective
packing. Please do not throw away the packing material or the shipping
box. You may use these again to prevent damage should you need to
ship the graphics card for repairs.
Step 5: Insert the Graphics Card
Carefully slide the graphics card into the AGP slot. When the card’s
edge-connector is aligned with the slot on the system board, press
firmly on the top of the card to seat it. Make sure the graphics card
is straight and level compared to the computer’s system board by
viewing it from the side. Once you are satisfied with its alignment,
replace the slot cover’s screw on top of the card’s bracket and gently
tighten the screw to stabilize the card.