Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
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The RM encloses the desktop board’s AGP connector and provides additional mechanical stability
to installed cards.
Place the anti-static bag in which the desktop board was shipped on a flat, supportive surface.
Place the desktop board on top of the bag component-side up. Follow the steps outlined below to
attach the RM (A) to the AGP connector (B):
1.
Locate the AGP connector (J5E1) on the desktop board as shown below. Note that the desktop
board’s silkscreen (C) indicates the correct final position of the lever (D) on the RM.
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A
B
C
D
E
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Figure 4. AGP Connector Location and Retention Mechanism (RM) Placement (Inset)
2.
Position the RM over the AGP connector as shown below.
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3.
Push the lever end of the RM in the direction of the arrow until the two rearmost tabs (E)
spread over the end of the AGP connector.
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4.
Push the free end of the RM over the other end of the AGP connector and press down evenly
on both ends of the RM until all four tabs click underneath the AGP connector. Do not apply
unnecessary pressure to avoid damaging the board.
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