3
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are
provided below. Since the design of computer
cases and motherboards vary, refer to your
computer’s reference manual for further
information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently
damage your system. Discharge any static
electricity build up in your body by touching your
computer’s case for a few seconds. Avoid any
contact with internal parts and handle cards only
by their external edges.
Note
: For low profile systems, remove the full
height bracket and install the low profile bracket
now.
1.
Turn OFF the power to your computer and
any other connected peripheral devices.
2.
Unplug the power cord from the back of the
computer.
3.
Remove your computer cover.
4.
Remove the slot bracket from an available
PCIe slot.