A Printed Circuit Board that an be inserted into an Expansion Slot to add functionality to a computer system. This added functionality can be:
Installation
- Know if the card is compatible with your Operating System
- Insert the card into the Motherboard
- Provide Drivers for the Operating System
- Verify the card functions
Tips
- it is not necessary to clean your expansion card after it has been installed. Only clean it if it is before installation.
Troubleshooting
- Use Windows Device Manager to run diagnostics
- Reinstall Device Driver if the device does not show in device manager. Run Windows Hardware Wizard or just reinstall the driver from website
- Check if device is turned off in CMOS
- Hardware Troubleshooting