Pci cards and serial port adapters, Pci cards – Dell OptiPlex GX270 User Manual
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PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Systems User's Guide
Your Dell™ computer provides a slot for one low
-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card or serial port adapter.
PCI Cards
If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a card, skip to "
1.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
2.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
3.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
4.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
5.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
6.
Remove the computer stand
, if it is attached.
7.
Open the computer cover
.
Installing a PCI Card
1.
Raise the retention arm.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "
Safety Instructions
."
CAUTION:
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 slots. ISA cards are not supported.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE:
Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.