Pci and pci express cards and serial port adapters, Pci cards – Dell OptiPlex GX620 User Manual
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620
User's Guide
PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters
PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters
Your Dell™ computer supports a serial adapter and provides the following connectors for PCI and PCI Express cards.
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PCI Cards
Installing a PCI Card
1.
Follow the procedures in "
Before You Begin
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2.
Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. The latch will remain in the open position.
3.
Open the card retention mechanism that secures the card in place from the top:
a.
Place your thumb on the top of the card retention mechanism and grip the bottom of the retention mechanism with your fingers.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
NOTE:
Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. ISA cards are not supported.
1 card retention latch 4 card-edge connector
2 alignment guide
5 card connector
3 card
6 release tab