Installing PCI Network card, Sound card, Modem or Other PCI Cards

Various expansion boards use PCI slot connection including Network card, Modem, Video Card, Sound Card, etc.Connecting a PCI card is similar to connection a AGP card. The difference is, you insert the PCI card to the PCI slot on the motherboard. 1. Unplug the computer electric and put on an anti static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharges damages to the circuit.2. Insert the PCI card into the slot holding both end of the board. 3. Make sure the PCI expansion card is inserted in to the slot evenly and completely. 4. Once you insert the card to the slot, fasten down the card to the case with screw.5. Turn on the computer and install the drivers. Windows XP provide generic drivers for most of well known manufacturers but in case card driver was not automatically found, you should have a driver CD.5. Connect the external device such as Network cable, modem cable, speaker jack, etc to card and test run.