The Geforce 6600 is a video card developed by the NVIDIA. It offers multiple high performance features such as SLI-technology, 64-bit texture rendering and 128-bit interface GDDR3 memory. The Geforce 6600 is capable of rendering high-end video games and HD video on Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems. It also supports the latest video rendering drivers such as DirectX and OpenGL. The Geforce 6600 comes with either an AGP or PCI-Express connector depending on which model you purchased, so the installation may vary.
Instructions
1. Shut down your computer and unplug any peripheral devices and power cords. Remove the side cover of your computer case by unscrewing it or unlocking any release switches. Locate your current video card and remove it from the computer. Make sure to unscrew the mounting bay for the video card. Slide the card out slowly to prevent any damage.
2. Insert the Geforce 6600 into either an open AGP slot or PCI-Express slot depending on the card model. Make sure the card's gold conductor ends fit all the way into the slot. Once the card is in place, lock it in the mounting bay by either screwing it in place or locking it in.
3. Place the side panel back onto the computer and screw it into place. Next, reconnect any peripheral devices and power cords you disconnected. Connect your monitor cable to the back of the new Geforce 6600 video card. Screw the monitor cable locks into place to prevent the cable from wiggling or falling out. If your monitor cable does not fit, you may need to purchase an adapter from VGA to DVI or vice versa.
4. Turn on your computer and allow your operating system to load. Once your operating system loads, insert your Geforce 6600 driver CD. Follow the instructions until completion and restart your computer. If you don't have the Geforce 6600 driver CD, you will need to download the drivers from the NVIDIA website.
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