TAILIEUCHUNG - Simple Computer Tune-up: Speed Up Your PC- P40

Simple Computer Tune-up: Speed Up Your PC- P40: As more and more software becomes available and computers increase in complexity, problems with performance are cer- tain to arise. If your PC is misbehaving, don’t let it ruin your book explains how to make the best out of your PC by using PC Pitstop Optimize, which cures many PC “sicknesses” with- out the need for upgrading or replacing your existing PC. | Chapter 13 Upgrade Your PC 177 6. Firmly but gently insert the network card into the empty PCI slot. 7. Secure the network card by fastening a screw or snapping the plastic arm back into place see Figure 13-10 . Figure 13-10 Securing the PCI card 8. If any wires or cables inside the computer were accidentally disconnected while installing the network card reconnect them. 9. Close the case and then return the base unit to your desk. 10. Reconnect the wires and cables into the back of the base unit and then plug the computer into an electrical outlet and turn it on. 11. After Windows detects the network card it searches for a driver to finish the setup. If the correct driver isn t found you need to install it by using the setup CD that came with the network card. Note Even if you use a Wi-Fi card it is a good idea to have an Ethernet card in your computer as a backup. 178 Part III Bonus Material Replace Your Video Card A video card is the important piece of hardware that sends images from your computer to your monitor. If the bulk of your computer activities involves the use of programs such as Microsoft Word Outlook and Internet Explorer you don t need a powerful video card. However if you want to play the newest PC video games that have cutting-edge graphics you will need to upgrade to a fast video card. 1. Find out what type of video card your computer uses PCI AGP or PCIe by referring to section Determine the Video Card s Interface in Chapter 12. 2. Purchase a new video card from a computer or electronics store or from an Internet retailer. 3. Turn off your computer and unplug it from all electrical outlets. This will prevent you from receiving a serious electrical shock and will protect the computer from being damaged. 4. Disconnect all wires and cables from the back of the computer s base unit and then place the unit on a wooden floor or table. Do not attempt to perform any hands-on computer work while standing or sitting on a carpet or rug. Doing so can .

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