Installing the PCIe-8383 in a Computer

Figure 6. Installing a PCIe-8383 in a Computer

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  1. PCIe-8383
  2. PCI Express x8 Card-Edge Connector
  3. PCI Express Slot (x8 or wider)
Note Using a PCI Express slot wider than x8 may result in negotiation down to x1 width, and therefore limiting bandwidth. This is uncommon in newer PCs.
Note The BIOS or motherboard may not support the PCIe-8383 in a slot intended for a graphics card.
  1. Power off your computer
    Caution To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, your computer should remain off until you finish installing all hardware as instructed.
  2. Remove the top cover or access port to the PCI Express expansion slots.
  3. Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the computer to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body.
  4. Unplug the computer and wait 30 seconds to allow the energy stored in the computer’s power supply to fully dissipate.
  5. Select any available PCI Express expansion slot (Gen 2 x8 or wider).
  6. Locate the metal bracket that covers the cut-out in the back panel of the computer for the slot you have selected. Remove and save the bracket-retaining screw and the bracket cover.
  7. Line up the PCIe card with the slot on the back panel. Slowly lower the PCIe card until its card-edge connector is resting on the expansion slot receptacle. Using slow, evenly distributed pressure, press the PCIe card straight down until it seats in the expansion slot, as shown below.
  8. Secure the PCIe card to the back panel rail using a bracket retaining screw.
  9. Replace the computer cover.
  10. Plug the computer back in.