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Step-By-Step: Add High-Speed Ports for Turbocharged Peripherals

Stan Miastkowski

1. Install the card

Turn off your PC, unplug it, and open the case. Use an antistatic wrist strap to avoid damaging components. Find a free PCI slot and remove the slot cover. Insert the card and fasten it down with the screw. If your card has a socket for powering USB or Fire-Wire peripherals, find a power supply connector and connect it to the card. If no connectors are free, you'll need to purchase a Y-connector. Replace the cover on the PC and plug it in.

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