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073-0808 Re v . C Power Mac G5 AGP/PCI Card Replacement Instructions F ollow the instructions in this sheet carefully . F ailure to f ollo w these instructions could damage your equipment and v oid its w arranty . Online instructions are av ailable at http://www .
Power Mac G5 AGP/PCI Card - 2 A GP Cards The A GP video card, installed in slot 1, contains the graphics processor unit (GPU) and provides the computer’ s display ports. Slot 1 is designed speci fi cally to accept AGP cards . This 533-megaher tz (MHz) slot accommodates 1.
Power Mac G5 AGP/PCI Card - 3 Opening the Computer 1. Shut down the computer . W arning: Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you are installing. Do not open the computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is on.
Power Mac G5 AGP/PCI Card - 4 6. Hold the side access panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer . (Figure 3) W arning : The edges of the access panel and the enclosure can be sharp. Be very careful when handling them. 7. Remov e the access panel and place it on a fl at surf ace co v ered by a soft, clean cloth.
Power Mac G5 AGP/PCI Card - 5 8. Remov e the air de fl ector and place it on a soft, clean cloth. (Figure 4) Figure 4 Important: Alwa ys remember to replace the air de fl ector after y ou ha v e fi nished working inside your computer . The P ower Mac G5 computer will not function properly if the air de fl ector is not replaced.
Power Mac G5 AGP/PCI Card - 6 2. Carefully la y the computer on its side so that the open side f aces up . 3. Remov e the scre w that mounts the card to the enclosure. (Figure 6) W arning: When removing or installing a PCI or AGP card, handle it only by the edges.
Power Mac G5 AGP/PCI Card - 7 2. If you’ re installing a 12-inch card, make sure the card engages the appropriate slot in the PCI card guide. 3. Replace the card’ s mounting screw .
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