2. Remove the adapter slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot.
3. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package.
4. Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system board.
5. Install the screws that secure the adapter.
What to do next
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the
cables - microtower model” on page 56.
Installing internal drives - microtower model
This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing
internal drives.
Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can
add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your
computer to read other types of media. Some of the different drives that are
available for your computer are:
v Hard disk drives
v Tape drives
v CD drives or DVD drives
v Removable media drives
Internal drives are installed in bays. Within this book, the bays are referred to as
bay 1, bay 2, and so on.
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