E x p a n s i o n C a r d s
FT1200 HANDBOOK 3/5
Installing the card
Read all these instructions through before attempting to install any
expansion card.
WARNING
Never carry out any work inside the computer with AC power applied.
Always shut down the computer and unplug all power cords before
removing the top cover.
IMPORTANT
This system complies with the CE Marking Directive and its strict legal
requirements. Use only parts tested and approved by Mitsubishi Electric
PC Division. Failure to do so may result in invalidating both the
compliance and your warranty. All expansion cards, drives and
peripherals must carry the CE mark to ensure continued compliance.
The only tool required is a small cross-head screwdriver.
1. Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords.
2. Take suitable anti-static precautions and remove the right-
hand side and top panels. For more information see “Anti-
static precautions” in the
Safety & Regulatory Notices
at the start
of this manual.
3. Decide in which of the available slots you wish to install the
card, according to its type and size. In general it is easiest,
where possible, to start with the farthest slot and work
forwards.
4. Remove the slot’s blanking plate by removing the securing
screw. Keep the screw; it will be needed later to secure the
card.
5. If the card you are installing is configured by the means of
jumpers or switches, check that it is correctly configured before
proceeding.
6. When installing a card that uses the VESA/AMC video feature
connector on the motherboard, it is best to plug the video
