Removing a pci card – Dell OptiPlex GX280 User Manual

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Removing a PCI Card

1. Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."

2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention lever.

3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.

4. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

1

release tab

4

card-edge connector

2

card retention lever

5

card connector

3

card

5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

If you need a filler bracket,

contact Dell

.

NOTE:

Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the

computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

6. Snap the card retention lever into place.

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

7. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

8. Uninstall the card's driver

9. If you removed a sound card:

a.

Enter system setup

, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to On.

b. Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the computer back panel.

10. If you removed an add-in network connector:

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