Specifications

100 PC MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 6, 2007
1
LET’S GET STARTED
Uninstall the graphics card driver in Windows Vista. After un-
plugging your PC, open the case and remove the old card.
2
THIS SIDE DOWN
Insert the gold contact edge of the graphics card into the
PCI Express x16 slot. Try not to touch the contacts.
3
NEW CARDS NEED POWER
Plug in the power-supply lead before you install the card.
It’s a six-wire cable and should be keyed to fi t securely.
4
THE PCI EXPRESS BUS
The blue slot is the PCI Express x16 interface. Notice the
tab at right; it must be depressed to remove the old card.
5
PRESS FIRMLY TO SEAT THE CARD
This graphics card is fully seated and fl ush against the slot.
Note that the tab has secured the card in place.
6
FINAL STEPS
Use one or two screws to secure the graphics card. Then
boot up, install the latest drivers, and reboot Vista.