Pci cards – Dell OptiPlex 740 User Manual
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PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
Your Dell™ computer supports a PS/2 serial adapter and provides the following connectors for PCI and PCI Express cards.
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Two PCI card slots
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One PCI Express x16 card slot
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One PCI Express x1 card slot
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.
If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with
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4.
If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card (see
). If necessary, disconnect any cables
connected to the card. Then continue with
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.
NOTE:
For PCI card locations, see
System Board Components
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1 card retention latch
2 alignment guide 3 card
4 card-edge connector 5 card connector
6 release tab