Desktop Computer Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
Installing adapter cards
This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing PCI
adapters. Your computer has one PCI adapter connector and one PCI Express x16
adapter connector.
To install a PCI adapter:
1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12.
2. While holding the rear of the computer chassis down, rotate the adapter
retainer 1to the open position. Remove any adapters 2 that are currently
installed. See Figure 7.
3. Remove the new adapter card from its static-protective package.
Figure 7. Installing the adapter card
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