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Simple Step-by-Step Tips for Installing Your Adaptec PCI Card
Congratulations on your Adaptec purchase! On this page we're going to help you
get your new Adaptec PCI card installed. In just a few easy steps you'll be up and
running. The process is rather straight forward and should be no trouble for you
even if you've never opened your computer.
Find a clean dry place and let's get started. You may want to view the
demonstration video a few times before trying it yourself as it will get you
acquainted with the process and what to expect
First, turn off your computer power, unplug it from the wall
and refer to your user's manual for instructions on how to
open the back of your computer.
Remove the card from its protective sleeve, being careful to
hold the card by brackets only, and not to touch the gold
connectors on the bottom edge of the card.
Make sure to touch a bare metal surface on the back of the
computer, ensuring that you are static free and
grounded.
Next, locate the PCI expansion card bracket. This is where
you will install the card.
Remove the screw that attaches the expansion card bracket
to the case, then remove the bracket.
Take the card and line up the gold connectors with the PCI
slot, ensuring that the ports and the bracket are facing the
back of the computer.
Now, press the card into the slot, making sure that you
push evenly on both edges until the card is firmly seated.
You can slightly see-saw the card end-to-end as you work it
into the slot, but do not bend the card sideways. When the
card is correctly installed, it will “click” into place.
Secure the card to the computer case with the screw you
removed earlier. The bracket should now fit snugly to the
outside of the case.
That's it! You have successfully installed your Adaptec PCI card. Once you've closed
up the computer case, please refer to your software instructions manual on how to
install your software. Enjoy, and thank you for your Adaptec purchase.
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