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ATI Technologies RADEON X1550 SERIES User Manual

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Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 13

3

Remove the computer cover.

If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing
the cover.

4

Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from
your computer.

Note: If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you may
need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your
computer documentation.

5

Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-
plate cover.

6

Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until
the card is fully seated.

7

Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables
are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a
cooling fan) and replace the computer cover.

8

Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the
computer’s power cord.

9

Turn on the monitor, and then your computer.

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WARNING

- Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by

touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer
chassis.

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Your computer will beep, possibly show a warning message on your
display, and the boot process will stop if the graphics card is not correctly
connected to the power supply.