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Removing and Installing Parts 131
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Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on
configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise
customizing it for your computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they
are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, laceration by
moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer
from the electrical outlet before installing any cards.
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Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card
is fully seated in the slot.
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If you are installing the PCI Express card into the x16 card connector,
position the card so the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab.
1 alignment bar 2 fully-seated card 3 not fully seated card
4 alignment guide 5 bracket within slot 6 bracket caught outside of slot
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