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1.9
Installing Expansion Cards
1.9.1
Installing PCI Cards
To install PCI cards:
1.
Locate the PCI slots on the system board.
2.
Remove the bracket on the housing opposite an empty PCI slot.
3.
Insert a PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly
seated.
4.
Secure the card to the housing with a screw.
When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns
resources to the PCI devices.
Figure 1-13
Installing a PCI Card
1.9.2
Installing ISA Cards
Both PnP and non-PnP ISA cards require specific IRQs. When
installing ISA cards, make sure that the IRQs required by these cards
are not previously assigned to PCI devices to avoid resource conflicts.