Toshiba V1100 - Manual (Page 48)

Expansion cards
The VllOO computer has five PCI card slots for additional components.
3 Hardware devices use ceriain address sellings and configuration values
lo uniquely identify ihem in ihe compuler. To eliminale polenlial
hardware conflicls:
Keep a checklisl of all devices and lheir sellings.
Make sure lhe device you are adding is compatible wilh your Microsofl
operaling syslem.
Jequesl lhe lalesl 32-bil drivers from your device vendor.
Installing a card
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Use caution when inslalling or removing expansion cards. Prolecl your
hands from possible injuries caused by sharp projections on lhe boards
and lhe compuler.
Do nol louch any parls excepl lhose necessary for inslalling lhe device.
There are many high-vollage parls lhal are dangerous lo louch.
To install an expansion card:
1. Shut down the computer, set the AC switch on the back of the
computer to OFF, and unplug the power cable.
2. Remove the side panel. For more information, see " Opening the case".
3. Locate and remove the I/O slot cover on the rear of the cabinet.
4. Install the expansion card into the desired expansion slot. Be careful
not to catch the card on the slot's top and bot tom tabs.
5. Secure the expansion card in place by using the screw from the
I/O slot cover.
6. Connect any cabling necessary for the operation of the expansion card.
7. Replace the case.
8. Plug in the power cable and turn on the computer.
9. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for setting up the expansion card.
Bumper sellings on lhe card or in lhe compuler BIOS may have lo be
changed. Some expansion cards may also need lo be sel up using a
vendor-supplied selup diskelle.
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