Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 5 Owner's Manual

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Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 5 Owner's Manual Manual pdf 89 page image

Removing and Installing Parts 89Removing a PCI Express Card1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69.2 Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.3 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.4 If your card includes a retention mechanism, remove the top of the retention mechanism bypressing the tab and pulling up on the top.5 Gently pull back the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of itsconnector.6 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slotopening.If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 139).NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certificationof the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.7 Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it intothe computer.8 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and thenturn them on.9 Remove the card’s driver from the operating system.10 If you removed an add-in network connector:a Enter system setup (see page 128), select Network Controller, and then change thesetting to On.b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of thecomputer.11 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.Serial Port AdaptersCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructionslocated in the Product Information Guide.NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricityfrom your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so bytouching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.Installing a Serial Port Adapter1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69.2 Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.D8659bk0.book Page 89 Thursday, March 10, 2005 10:18 AM