Cards, Pci and pcie cards – Dell OptiPlex 960 (Late 2008) User Manual

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Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Mini Tower/Desktop/Small Form Factor Service Manual 

  

Cards

 

Cards

 

 

Your Dell™ computer provides the following connectors for PCI and PCI Express (PCIe) cards:

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One low-profile PCIe x16 card slot

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Two connectors for low-profile PCI cards

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One low-profile PCIe x1 card slot

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One connector for an internal wireless card

 

PCI and PCIe Cards

 

Installing a PCI Card

If you are replacing a PCI card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. See the documentation that came with the card for
information.

 

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Perform the procedure

Before Working on Your Computer

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Gently press the release tab on the card-retention latch all the way up.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional

safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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:

Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC compliance of the computer. The brackets help to keep

foreign objects out of your computer and help direct airflow for cooling.

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PCIe x1 card

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PCIe x16 card

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PCIe x16 riser interface

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PCIe x1 card

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release lever, securing tab

 

 

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