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Installing and Removing GPA Cards
CAUTION
Damage can occur to the pins of the AGP connector if the GPA card’s edge plug is not positioned
squarely over the AGP connector before inserting.
Using Figure 6 as a reference, follow these steps to install a GPA card:
1. Position the GPA card over the AGP socket so that the arrow (A) on the GPA card points
toward the back of the computer. Hook the notch (B) on the back of the GPA card over the
back of the AGP connector’s retention mechanism (RM).
2. Push the card in direction (C) while lowering (but not inserting) the card in direction (D).
Note: The GPA card will tend to slip forward out of position unless pressure is maintained in
direction (C) as the card is lowered.
3. Before inserting the GPA card, verify that both ends of the card’s edge plug align squarely
over the AGP connector (E).
4. Press down on both ends of the card in direction (F) until it seats completely in the AGP
connector and the RM’s retention notch snaps into place.
To remove the GPA card, push the RM’s release lever in direction (G) to release the card. Lift the
card out of the AGP connector and unhook it from the back of the RM.
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A
F
G
D
B
F
C
E
Figure 6. Installing a GPA Card