ACTIVITY 3.6.3

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Lab: Install Adapter Cards



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Introduction

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 for internal
- USB for external

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, PCI, PCIe

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.

This lab is complete. Please have the instructor verify your work.