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Question posted by Mdashten on November 24th, 2015

Troubles Installing New Hardware

Getting 12 beeps when i power on after new video card installed (Radeon HD5450), i also have a new 680w PSU just installed ...need help CPU powers on with 12 beeps, 4-2-3-3 in that sequence monitor does not come on CPU stays on

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on November 24th, 2015 1:28 PM
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According to the specs, this computer doesn't have a PCI Express slot. It only has a standard PCI slot which you cannot use for a PCI Express video card like the one you're trying to install.

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User Manual - Page 15

.../think/support © Lenovo 2005. Instructions for installing your needs change. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that comes with the option. If you for your computer. The Access IBM® program, on your desktop, provides a link to -date information for selecting a ThinkCentre computer. xiii Portions © IBM Corp. 2005...
User Manual - Page 37

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User Manual - Page 41

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User Manual - Page 15

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User Manual - Page 37

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 61

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 71

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 86

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 98

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 158

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 240

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 59

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 69

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 70

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 84

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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 204

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