Dell Inspiron 546 (Early 2009) User Manual
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8.
Replace the card retention bracket (see
Replacing the Card Retention Bracket
).
 
 
9.
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. 
 
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
10.
Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 
 
 
11.
To complete the installation, see
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
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4 PCI Express x1 card slot 5 PCI Express x1 card
CAUTION:
Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly
or cause damage to the equipment.
NOTE:
For information on location of external connectors, see the Setup Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the
documentation that shipped with the card.
Installed
Removed
Sound 
Card 
1.
Enter system setup (see
Entering System Setup
)
2.
Go to Onboard Audio
Controller and then 
change the setting to 
Disabled. 
3.
Connect the external
audio devices to the 
sound card's connectors. 
1.
Enter system setup (see
Entering System Setup
)
2.
Go to Onboard Audio
Controller and then 
change the setting to 
Enabled. 
3.
Connect the external
audio devices to the 
computer's back panel 
connectors. 
Network 
Card 
1.
Enter system setup (see
Entering System Setup
)
2.
Go to Onboard LAN
Controller and then 
change the setting to 
Disabled. 
3.
Connect the network
cable to the network 
card's connector. 
1.
Enter system setup (see
Entering System Setup
)
2.
Go to Onboard LAN
Controller and then 
change the setting to 
Enabled. 
3.
Connect the network
cable to the integrated 
network connector.