I'm trying to install a Dynex DX-SC51 sound card (pci) And my computer is not recognizing the sound card. I'm almost positive i instailled it correctly but the metal foldy over thing has a few centimeters and doesnt GO all the way down(part with the scew). But I could screw it in and was all connected. :-?  Any way i'm not a computer star or anything but what am I over looking or do wrong.

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Any help would very awesomeIf the metal plate with the 90 degree BEND in the top is a few centimeters off then you definately did not seat the card in the slot correctly.  Usually this is caused because on some systems the metal plate has to slip into a slot in the case wall below the motherboard where you can not see it.  Remove your card and try to reinstall it correctly.yeah the metal thing on the bottom slid down into the part i cant see. I dont see how i can get it down go down any more without using raw force. I will turn off the computer and take another look at itok yeah its probley not in right. But how do i get it to go in all the way?Instructions complete with pictures.

http://www.pcguide.com/byop/byop_SeatingthePCICardintheSlot.htm

If you are having to use a great deal of force, something is wrong or not lined up correctly.Dont be AFRAID to put some force behind it.  its all the way it can go. It seems like the card is just to big??What is the model of your computer and the brand?

Is it one of those slim/narrow computers?

Please answer both questions What is the computer or motherboard make/model? Some small form factors have size limitations.its a hp pavilion a562n

slim/narrow computers(dont THINK so)I see no reason the card shouldn't fit.

Here are the official instructions from HP for installing a sound card in that model.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph07166&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=408385&lang=en

Something doesn't make sense, the card *should* fit as it looks like your typical PCI card height.

If you have a digital camera maybe you could show us a picture or two.I feel STUPID on my 10000 try it finally slid in. On another note when i try to turn off my onboard audio i click enter and it says "view only Item".In the BIOS it tells you that when you click enter?

You are under the "advanced" menu right?

If that is the case try the I/O Device Configuration