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SYSTEM EXPANSION
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8. Position the expansion card alongside the slot in which you wish
to install it. Align the rear of the card with the slot in the rear of
the system unit, and, if the card is full length, align the front of
the card with the card guide.
9. Slide the card into the slot ensuring that the card edge connector
engages correctly with the socket on the riser board. Do not
use excessive force.
10. Secure the card by replacing all the screws/clamps that you
removed in Step 5.
11. Connect any necessary signal cables to the card.
12. Check to ensure no other cables or connectors have become
dislodged and replace the system unit cover.
Before you switch on, read the manuals supplied with the card. If
you are certain all is correct, switch on. Your first task if you have
just fitted an ISA card will be to enter the BIOS to register the
settings in the ‘ISA Legacy resources’ section. See Appendix C ‘System
BIOS and set-up’. Then follow any other installation requirements,
such as software etc. PCI cards of course will not need this step.
If you are installing a new video controller card and subsequently
encounter problems, try disabling the built in EVGA video controller
by removing the jumper on the motherboard. Refer to the
motherboard layout diagram in Appendix B, ‘System Motherboard’, to
locate PL22 with the EVGA controller jumper.
Installing expansion cards can be one of the most difficult operations
you may ever perform within your computer. If you are in any
doubt, or come into difficulties you are unable to resolve, contact the
supplier of the expansion board or ask your Apricot dealer for advice
or assistance.