6-6 IBM Personal Computer User GuideAdding and removing adapter cards for microtowermodelThe system board includes three PCI adapter card connectors.Installing adapter cardsYour computer provides expansion slots for PCI adapter cards only.Follow these steps to install an adapter card:1. Align and insert the adapter card into the adapter card connector.2. Secure the card with the screw to the system chassis.3. If your card has cables, connect the cable or cables from the adapter card tothe correct connection on the system board or CD-ROM drive.4. Reinstall all hardware and screws that you removed prior to the installation ofthe adapter card.If you disconnected any cables to gain access to the adapter card connector on thesystem board, reconnect the cables.Note:Make sure that you have followed the properprocedure in “Opening the system unit” on page 5-5.This ensures that you discharge the static electricitythat you may have accumulated.
