Installing an add-in card – Sony PCV-LX920 User Manual

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VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual

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Installing an Add-In Card

1

Remove the system cover (see

“Removing the System Cover” on

page 24

).

2

Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the
system board (see

“Removing a Slot Cover”

on page 44).

3

Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle
rocking motion, pushing in until the card is fully seated.

4

Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).

5

Replace the system cover (see

“Replacing the System Cover”

on

page 25).

6

Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the
add-in card.

!

Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the
bottom of the chassis. Check that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the
chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.

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