Installing an expansion card – Acer Veriton X480 User Manual
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Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely
connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard.
6
Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing.
7
Replace the computer cover.
Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1
Remove the computer cover.
2
Locate an empty PCI Express or PCI slot on the mainboard.
3
Remove the bracket lock that holds the bracket to the computer. Save
the lock.
4
Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot.
5
Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.
6
Align the card in the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot.
Make sure that the card is properly seated.
7
Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you
removed earlier.
8
Replace the computer cover.
When you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns
resources to the newly installed devices.
If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components,
contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance.