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Apple Power Macintosh 5260 Series User Manual

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This appendix provides instructions for installing LC-PDS (LC-processor-
direct slot) and communication expansion cards in your computer. It also
provides instructions for adding memory (including an optional memory
cache) to your computer.

Installing an expansion card or additional memory involves three steps:

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opening the computer

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inserting the card or memory module into a specific slot or socket

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closing the computer

About expansion cards and other options for your Macintosh

Expansion cards are printed circuit boards that can be installed in your
computer to give it special features, such as enhanced video capabilities,
networking and communications, and additional processing power. Your
Macintosh has slots available for three different kinds of expansion cards:

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an LC-processor-direct slot (LC-PDS) for most expansion cards

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a communication slot for an internal modem or Ethernet card

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a video-in slot for a card that brings signals into the computer from a
videocassette recorder (VCR), laserdisc player, video camera, or
similar device

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Appendix B
Installing Expansion Cards and Adding Memory

Read this appendix for

instructions on installing an

expansion card in your computer

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