User's Manual

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-20
2.7 Expansion cards
The system is designed with an expansion card lock on the rear panel for you to
install or remove an expansion card in less steps.
Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion
cards. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motheboard and other
system components!
2.7.1 Installing an expansion card
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Lay the system on its side on a at, stable surface.
3. Use a Phillips screw driver to
remove the metal slot cover
opposite the slot where you wish to
install an expansion card.
5. Align the card golden ngers with
the slot, and then press rmly until
the card is completely seated on the
slot.
4. Lift the expansion card lock.