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Installing PCI Cards, Memory,
and Internal Storage Devices
This chapter provides information about peripheral component interconnect (PCI)
expansion cards, memory, and internal storage devices, and explains how to install them.
Installing these items involves three procedures (detailed steps for each are provided later in
this chapter):
m opening the computer
m inserting the card, memory module, or storage device into a specific slot or expansion bay
m closing the computer
About PCI Expansion Cards
You can install printed circuit boards (called “cards”) for video and graphics applications,
networking and communications, additional processing power, or other purposes. The cards
fit into connectors, called “expansion slots,” inside the computer.
Your Macintosh has three expansion slots, each designed to accept a 7-inch or 12-inch long
PCI card. Install only expansion cards that come with Macintosh drivers and are compliant
with the PCI 2.1 standard. NuBus
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cards cannot be used in these expansion slots.
Warning Apple Computer recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician
install memory, PCI expansion cards, and internal storage devices. Consult the service
and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to
contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for service. If you install these
items yourself, you risk damaging your equipment, and this damage is not covered by
the limited warranty on your computer. See an Apple-authorized dealer or service
provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question.