Dell OptiPlex 170L - Manual (Page 101)

5. Ensure that the card is fully seated and that its bracket is within the card slot.
6. Secure the card bracket with the screw removed in step 3 .
7. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
8. Replace the computer cover.
9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
10. If you installed a sound card, perform the following steps:
a. Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to Off.
b. Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone,
or line-in connectors on the back panel.
11. If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to turn off the integrated network adapter:
a. Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting 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 the
back panel.
12. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
Removing Cards
1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ."
2. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
1 card
2 card cutout
3 card connector on system board
4 crossbar
1 not fully seated card
2 fully seated card
3 bracket within slot
4 bracket caught outside of slot
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can cause 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.