3100  (250-1632)        Installing an  Adapter         Faxback Doc. # 5099

You can install two full-length expansion adapters and one half-length
expansion adapter in your computer.

Note:  Certain video adapters require you to disable the SVGA circuitry
       on the main logic board by changing the setting of On-Board Video
       jumpers.  Refer to "Changing Jumper Settings."

Before you begin, carefully read the following steps and the documentation
provided with the expansion adapter.  To install an expansion adapter:

1.  Turn off the computer, and disconnect all cables.

2.  Discharge any accumulated static electricity from your body by
    touching a grounded metal object.  Then, open the computer.  Refer to
    "Opening the Computer."

3.  Remove the expansion slot cover and screw.  Save the slot cover in
    case you later remove the expansion adapter.

Caution:  The bottom expansion slot supports a half-length adapter (or any
          adapter up to 8 inches long).  Installing a longer adapter can
          damage the main logic board and the adapter.

4.  Press the expansion adapter into the expansion slot connector on the
    adapter connector.  When installing a full-length adapter. be sure to
    position the adapter correctly in the front guide slot.

5.  Secure the expansion adapter bracket, using the screw you removed
    earlier.

6.  Connect expansion adapter cables (if any) as specified by the
    instructions provided with the adapter.

7.  Check that the internal cables are securely connected and do not cause
    mechanical interference.

8.  Close the computer, and reconnect all cables.  Refer to "Closing the
    Computer" and the "Getting Started" section.

9.  Update the worksheet at the end of this manual.

10.  Run the setup utility to update the system configuration.  Refer to
     the "Utilities" section.

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