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2.11 Installing Add-on Cards
There are a few rules you need to follow when plugging in a card. In order to assure proper operation and
a quick installation, adhere to the following guidelines:
If you are going to install a PCI-bus interface card on your system, be aware that any one of
the PCI slots can support a Master or Slave device.
NEVER force a card into a slot. If it doesn’t fit, look at the socket on the motherboard to make
sure there are no wires or other obstructions to the slot.
NEVER plug an ISA card into a PCI slot. You will void your warranty and damage your system
board if to you do this.
When plugging the card in, especially when installing long cards, try to push the entire card in
at one time. Don’t force one end of the card into the socket first and then the other, or a rocking
motion between the card and the slot might occur, and could damage the pins within the
socket.
Check speed of your
PCI add-on card
and check
p. 13
for details on setting the PCI speed.
Before turning on the system, make sure the cards are seated securely into their slots, and that
no cards are touching.
If you follow these basic guidelines, there shouldn’t be any problems with installation. However, if you do
encounter any problems with your add-on cards, consult their documentation, or have a qualified profes-
sional install/troubleshoot your cards for you, otherwise contact the card’s manufacturer. Remember,
always read the manuals and installation notes that come with the adapter cards. They contain important
information which will help you install the components right, the first time.
Figure 2.6b
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Push card down with
even
force
Figure 2.6a
Check orientation of card when installing
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