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Appendix b installing an expansion card – Apple Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC User Manual

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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:

m an LC-processor-direct slot (LC-PDS) for most expansion cards
m a communication slot for an internal modem or Ethernet card
m 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

You can also install the following additional options in your Macintosh:

m an external video connector kit that allows video mirroring on an

external monitor

m a TV tuner card that allows you to watch TV on your Macintosh

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Appendix B
Installing an Expansion Card

Read this appendix for

instructions on installing an

expansion card in your computer

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