IBM Partner Pavilion 8123 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Installing adapters
This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing
adapters. Your computer has two expansion connectors for PCI adapters, one for a
PCI Express (x1) adapter, and one for a PCI Express (x16) adapter.
To install an adapter:
1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 10.
2. Push the adapter latch and remove the slot cover for the appropriate PCI
connector.
3. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package.
4. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board.
5. Close the adapter latch and snap it into the closed position.
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