MS660 OWNER’S HANDBOOK 5/1
5
EXPANSION CARDS
This chapter contains instructions on installing expansion cards in
your computer. It is important that you read this chapter before
purchasing a card.
If, having read the installation instructions, you do not feel
confident about installing the upgrade yourself you may wish your
supplier or service organisation to fit the card for you.
The only tool required is a small cross-head screwdriver.
Warning
Warning
Never carry out any work on the equipment with power applied. Always
switch off at the mains and remove the power lead from the equipment
before starting work.
Your computer can accept various expansion cards or boards. Most
are simple to install with the benefit of the ‘Plug and Play’ features,
explained in the guide to Windows 95. (Look out for the ‘Plug and
Play’ (PnP) symbol on the packaging of these add-in boards.) You
can extend the capabilities of your computer, for example:
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A graphics/movie card can provide more specialised video
functions.
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A television card can enable you to watch TV on your monitor
and capture individual frames.
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A network card can connect you to a Local Area Network
(LAN) or a Wide Area Network (WAN)
Caution
Caution
This system complies with the CE marking directive and its strict legal
requirements. Use only Apricot tested and approved parts. Failure to do
so may result in invalidating both the compliance and your warranty.
All expansion cards or upgrade components must carry CE marking.
Configuring the card
The Plug and Play (PnP) feature of ‘Peripheral Component
Interface’ (PCI) cards allows Windows 95 (and other PnP-aware
