Sony PCV-RX740, Reference Manual

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VAIO Computer System Reference Manual
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Installing a PCI Add-In Card
1
Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 24).
2
Locate an available expansion slot.
3
Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot (see “Removing a
Slot Cover” on page 38).
4
Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot. Use a gentle rocking motion,
pressing down until the card is fully seated.
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Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
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Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the
bottom of the chassis. Make sure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the
chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.