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3D Blaster RIVA TNT2 PCI Installation Guide 4

To install the

graphics card

1. Switch off your computer and all peripheral devices.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

3. Touch any metallic surface on your computer to discharge any static electricity.

4. Remove the computer cover.

5. Locate a free PCI expansion slot.

Figure 2 shows the various types of expansion slots.

6. Remove the metal plate from the PCI slot.

Keep the screw and metal plate for future use.

7. Align the bus connector of the graphics card with the

expansion slot.

8. Press the card’s bus connector gently and evenly into

the slot, making sure that the bus connector comes

into full contact with the slot. Then, secure the card

to the computer casing with a screw. See the figure

below.

If you are replacing an existing

VGA card with 3D Blaster RIVA

TNT2 PCI, please remember to

remove the existing VGA card.

An AGP slot

A PCI slot

An ISA slot

b.Secure the card to the slot

with a screw.

a.Gently and evenly press the card’s

bus connector into the slot.

Warning: Do not force the graphics card

into place. If it does not fit properly, gently

remove it and try again.

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