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Hardware Installation
2.2. Hardware Installation
Now that you have prepared your computer, you are ready to install your graphics card.
Step 1.
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the
metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with
the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is
fully seated.
Step 2.
Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the
computer cover.
Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely
inserted.
Connect a flat panel
Step 3.
Plug the display cable into your graphics card; then turn on the
computer and monitor. To connect a flat panel directly to your
graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. To connect a D-Sub
monitor to the DVI-I connector, plug the DVI-I to D-Sub adapter
into the DVI-I connector, then plug the monitor cable into the
adapter. Or use the DVI-I to HDMI adapter to connect an HDMI
monitor.
Connect a D-Sub monitor via DVI-I to D-Sub adapter
To TV / VCR
To Flat Panel Display
Connect a HDMI monitor via DVI-I to HDMI adapter
After installation, remember to connect the power cable to your graphics
card, or the system will not boot . Do not touch the card when it's
operating to prevent system instability.
