3.1.4.4 Lab – Install Adapter Cards
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Lab – Install Adapter Cards (Answer Version)
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: Install the wired NIC.
- What type of expansion slot is compatible with the NIC?
- ____________________________________________________________________________________
- PCI or 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: Install the wireless NIC.
- What type of expansion slot is compatible with the wireless NIC?
- ____________________________________________________________________________________
- PCI or PCIe.
- 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: Install the video adapter card.
- What type of expansion slot is compatible with the video adapter card?
- ____________________________________________________________________________________
- PCI, AGP, or PCIe.
- Locate a compatible expansion slot for the video adapter card on the motherboard.
- Remove the slot cover(s) 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(s) to the case with a screw.
This lab is complete. Please have the Answer verify your work.
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