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Hardware Installation
2.2. Hardware Installation
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.
Step 1.
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the
metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with
the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is
fully seated.
Step 2.
Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the
computer cover.
Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely
inserted.
Step 3.
Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer
and monitor. To connect a flat panel display to your graphics
card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect an HDMI monitor to
your graphics card, use the HDMI connector.
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next
chapter for detailed instructions.
Connect a flat panel display
Connect an HDMI monitor
To Flat Panel Display
To HDMI Monitor
