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This is a
very easy step.
Find an expansion
slot ideal for your video card. The slot must be the correct type, and
it should be as far as possible from other hardware in the system. In
most cases, you will be using the brown AGP slot which is furthest up,
next to the processor.
Remove the case insert that corresponds to the slot on the motherboard.
This is usually done by unscrewing, but some cases have punch out inserts.
Insert the video card in the slot. You might need to rock the card in,
inserting one end first, then rocking the rest of the pins into place.
The old ISA cards may be tougher because of their length. You might not
be able to rock them. Most, though, will not be dealing with ISA video
cards anymore. When pushing down, make sure the motherboard does not flex.
If the board tends to bend, it may be necessary to place one hand underneath
the board to hold it up. Also, in some cases, you may have a problem with
the leading edge of the video cards metal plate hitting the case
behind the motherboard. The result is that it keeps you from being able
to push the card in all the way. Ive tried all sorts of weird crap
to fix this problem, including taking pliers to the card and actually
bending it. Sometimes, you can grab a flat-head screwdriver and pry the
hole wider that the cards lip protrudes into. But, in most cases,
just playing with it for a bit will do the trick.
Screw the card into place.
Double-check your work.
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