How to Install PCI E Graphics Card

To date, almost all motherboards graphics cards used to connect PCI Express slot, which in comparison with its predecessor AGP (accelerated graphics port) has a higher capacity. Therefore, modern graphics cards and are connected to the PCI Express connector.

You will need

- a computer;

- Screwdriver.

First, you need to prepare your computer. To do this, disconnect all peripherals. Then unplug the system unit from the power supply and remove the cover. Basically, it is fastened with screws, or special clips. Then you need to put the system unit so as to obtain easy access to the system board.

Next, locate the PCI Express connector. If you have a diagram of the motherboard, the first to do is finding this connector on it. Typically, PCI Express is located in the lower left part of the board. Each of the connectors is signed so that it is impossible to mix. Note that on some laptop mini PCIE graphics cards may be several PCI Express connectors. In such a motherboard can be, respectively, to set multiple graphics adapters.

Video connection procedure itself is quite simple. Dock connector to connect the board to the PCI Express-connector. Then gently push the graphics adapter. The device must enter very easily. Now it remains only to fix the card to the system case. This is done using a conventional fixing screw. Many graphics card PCI Express standard require additional power. To find out whether your board is required per se, it is possible to guide it. Connector power supply to the unit is at its end. Plug this connector 6 Pin Connector of the power supply. Some video card is powered via 8 Pin Connector. This procedure is completed to connect the PCIE ESATA adapter card.

Close the system cover. Connect all peripheral devices. Turn on the computer immediately after the launch of the system will be notified about the new device. After that you need to be sure to install the driver for your video card.