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2.24 – 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 diagram below to show you the most common
slots that may appear on your motherboard. Not all of the slots shown will necessarily appear on
your motherboard. Instead, your motherboard will have 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 r ather 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.
Before continuing onto the next section on connecting External Devices, make sure everything is
properly connected. Typically, jumpers and case wiring are the most common causes of
troubleshooting frustration,
