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 slots for up to four 32
-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards, or three PCI cards and a serial port adapter. For more information, see
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Specifications
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PCI Cards
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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.
Open the computer cover
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Installing a PCI Card
1.
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "
Safety Instructions
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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.