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4.
Replace any option cards you removed. See page 2-14 for
instructions.
5.
The next time you turn on your computer, run the SETUP
program so your computer can update its memory
configuration.
Installing an Option
Card
This section explains how to install an option card in your
computer. Your computer has four option slots to
accommodate up to four 8-bit or 16-bit option cards.
Usually it does not matter which slot an option card occupies as
long as the card fits in the slot. For example, you can place
some 8-bit cards in a 16-bit slot. However, follow these
guidelines when deciding which slot to use:
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If you have an 8-bit card that has an additional tab along
the bottom, it will not fit in any of the option slots in your
computer.
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If you install a disk drive controller card, place the card in
one of the slots closest to the main system board, so the
drive cable will not be in the way when you replace the
computer’s cover.
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If you are installing a high-resolution graphics adapter
card, follow the instructions below to install the adapter
card; then see “Using the Alternate VGA Interface” on page
2-24 to connect the card to the VGA feature connector in
your computer.
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Installing and Removing Options