Build Your Own PC

Install Video Card

May 31, 1999
By David Risley

This is an easy step. It covers ISA, VLB, and PCI cards. Information on AGP can be found here.

Find an expansion slot ideal for your Video Card. The slot must be the correct type, and it should be as far as possible form other hardware in the system.
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. When pushing down, make sure the motherboard does not flex. It may be necessary to place one hand underneath the board to hold it up.
Screw the card into place.
Double check your work.

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	1	Introduction
	2	Purchase/Collect Components
	3	Remove System Case
	4	Prepare Case
	5	Install Floppy Drive
	6	Configure Hard Drive & CD-ROM
	7	Install Hard Drive
	8	Install CD-ROM
	9	Configure the Motherboard
	10	Install the CPU
	11	Install Heat Sink
	12	Install Cache Module
	13	Install Memory
	14	Install Motherboard
	15	Install I/O Port Connectors
	16	Connect the Motherboard to the Case
	17	Connect Floppy to Motherboard
	18	Connect Hard Drive
	19	Connect CD-ROM
•	20	Install Video Card
	21	Post-Assembly
	22	Initial Boot-Up
	23	Configure the BIOS
	24	Test Your System
	25	Install Additional Hardware
	26	Prepare the Hard Drive
	27	Install Drivers and OS

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