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Attaching Memory

       Once you're drives are in place and all connected it's time to attach the memory. All you have to do is locate your memory slots, find "SLOT 1". Open the slot by pushing the white tabs to the outside, then insert your chip lining the pins up. After you apply some force the white tabs will close on the memory locking it in. It generally helps to give those a little push inward while inserting the chip.


Attaching Video Card

       Before installing the Video Card, remove ALL the silver PCI bay covers from the rear of the case. This will allow you to insert all your cards without a hassle. Find the AGP slot in your motherboard and line up the pins with those on your Video Card. Insert the long silver end into the computer first then push the rest of the card in until it's snug. After the card is in, screw down the silver mounting plate to the case.


Attaching Sound Card

       When getting down to the nitty gritty, if your motherboard has Onboard Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, you honestly don't need a sound card that badly. But, for all you music fans, connect this sound card in the PCI slot below the video card. This will make things easier in the long run. Attach this card the same exact way you installed your AGP video card.


Installing PCI Peripherals

       Install all other PCI cards the same way that you did the video card. But one thing, see between two of the PCI slots sound connectors? (refer to the mobo page for visual aid). Make sure you've done what you've wanted with everything between the PCI slots. You don't want to have to take out a PCI card just because you forgot to attach a sound cable or two. Plan ahead!



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