Dell Precision 390 - Manual (Page 91)

7. Replace the computer cover, (see Replacing the Computer Cover ), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
8. Uninstall the driver for the removed card. See the documentation that came with the card.
9. If you removed a sound card:
a. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup ), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On.
b. Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer.
10. If you removed a network adapter card:
a. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup ), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to On.
b. Connect the network cable to the network connector on the back panel of the computer.
PCI Express Cards
Your computer supports:
l one PCI Express x16 card or x1 card in a x16 slot
l one PCI Express x8, x4, or x1 card in a x8 slot (wired as x4)
l one PCI Express x1 card in a x1 slot
If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing, but not replacing a card, see Removing a
PCI Express Card .
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card.
Installing a PCI Express Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).
3. Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open
position.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network adapter and then plug the cable into the computer.
NOTE: Check the documentation for cards to ensure that you can accommodate them in your configuration. Some cards that require more physical space
and power (such as PCI Express graphics cards) may restrict the use of other cards.
1 release tab 2 card retention door 3 alignment bar
4 alignment guide 5 filler bracket