Lab 3.6.3 Install Adapter Cards

Recommended Equipment•Computer with power supply, motherboard, and drives installed•NIC•Wireless NIC•Video Adapter Card•Adapter card screws•Antistatic wrist strap and antistatic mat•Tool kit•Motherboard manualStep 1What type of expansion slot is compatible with the NIC?-PCI and PCIe expansion slotsLocate a compatible expansion slot for the NIC on the motherboard.Remove the slot cover from the back of the case, if necessary.Align the NIC to the expansion slot.Press down gently on the NIC until the card is fully seated.Secure the NIC by attaching the PC mounting bracket to the case with a screw.Step 2 What type of expansion slot is compatible with the wireless NIC?for internal -PCI and PCIe expansion slotfor external - USBLocate a compatible expansion slot for the wireless NIC on the motherboard.Remove the slot cover from the back of the case, if necessary.Align the wireless NIC to the expansion slot.Press down gently on the wireless NIC until the card is fully seated.Secure the wireless NIC by attaching the PC mounting bracket to the case with a screw.Step 3What type of expansion slot is compatible with the video adapter card?-AGP, PCI or PCIeLocate a compatible expansion slot for the video adapter card on the motherboard.Remove the slot cover from the back of the case, if necessary.Align the video adapter card to the expansion slot.Press down gently on the video adapter card until the card is fully seated.Secure the video adapter card by attaching the PC mounting bracket to the case with a screw.