Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 4 Service Manual

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9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.10. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.11. If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:a. Enter the system setup program, select Integrated Devices, and then change the setting for Network Interface Card to Off.b. Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on theback panel.12. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.Removing a PCI Card1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."2. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.4. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell.6. Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.7. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.8. Remove the card's driver from the operating system.9. If you removed an add-in network connector and want to enable the integrated network adapter:a. Enter the system setup program, select Integrated Devices, and then change the setting for Network Interface Card to On.b. Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel.PCI Express CardsNOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly orcause damage to the equipment.NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dustand dirt out of your computer.NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.