3.6.3 Lab: Install Adapter Cards

Introduction

Print and complete this lab.

In this lab, you will install a NIC, a wireless NIC, and a video adapter card.

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 manual
  

Step 1

What type of expansion slot is compatible with the NIC?

• PCI, PCIe
  

Locate 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?

• PCI, PCIe = internal external USB

Locate 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 3

What type of expansion slot is compatible with the video adapter card?

• AGP, PCIe, PCI
  

Locate 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.