VGA Display Adapter doesn't fit

I have a Intel Core 2 Duo imac and recently order/received the apple VGA Display Adapter-Gen ACCS to hook up another monitor. The problem is, it doesn't fit in my imac. The Apple store specifically says it is designed for Intel Core 2 Duo. What is the problem? Do I need another device to hook my 2nd monitor up?

you need this adapter: http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9320G/A
make sure you are plugging in the correct way.
I beleive you have the first gen Aluminum, correct? - http://support.apple.com/kb/SP16

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