Installing a PCI card into a 9600
As recommended in a post below, I got the Keyspan USB PCI card for my 9600.
I've been trying to install it but can't seem to get the card all the way into the slot since the metal top of the card which screws the card into place is preventing it from going down any further. The card says it should work with any PCI computer.
What am I doing wrong here?
Thanks
I've been trying to install it but can't seem to get the card all the way into the slot since the metal top of the card which screws the card into place is preventing it from going down any further. The card says it should work with any PCI computer.
What am I doing wrong here?
Thanks
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is the same for all 6 slots?
This is what the issue is: You know the metal edge of a PCI card that sticks out so that it can be screwed to the computer? This edge is hitting the ledge that it is supposed to screw into before the card is all the way into the slot. Basically, the metal edge of the card is contacting the ledge on the computer that it screws into which is preventing the card from being pressed far enough down into the slot.
Fit it as far as possible, then just screw it in.
If the distance is too big to even fit the screw, you have to use brute force and bend the metal into shape, so that it will fit. May need some tools to do so, pliers work fine.
Note: This is not bullshit, I know what I'm talking about.
G-News
I just screwed it in as tight as I could and I eventally got it to fit.
If you'd like, I'm sure Keyspan would be willing to swap a new card with you
[ 12-24-2001: Message edited by: applenut ]</p>
I'll call Keyspan first and keep that in the back of my head.
Thanks