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2.26 – Installing Add-In Cards
Before installing add-in cards, it’s helpful to know if they are fully compatible with your
motherboard. For this reason, we’ve provided the diagrams below, showing the most
common slots that may appear on your motherboard. Not all of the slots shown will
necessarily appear on your motherboard, however, there will be combinations of what you
see here.
Simply find the appropriate slot for your add-in card and insert the card firmly. Do not
force any add-in cards (or anything else) into any slots if they won’t seat in place. It’s
better to try another slot or return the faulty card rather than damaging both the
motherboard and the add-in card.
TIP:
It’s good practice to install add-in cards in a staggered manner, rather than directly
adjacent to each other. This allows air to more easily circulate within the chassis,
providing improved cooling for all installed devices.
NOTE
YOU MUST
unplug the power connector to the motherboard before
performing system hardware changes, to avoid damaging the board or
expansion device.
