Pci Express And Dvi Cards; Installing A Pci Express X16 Card Or Dvi-Card - Dell Optiflex 740 User Manual

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11. Uninstall the card's driver. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions.
 
12. If you removed a sound card:
a.  Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to On (see
b.  Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
 
13. If you removed a network-adapter card connector:
a.  Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to On (see
b.  Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer.
 

PCI Express and DVI Cards

Your computer supports one low-profile PCI Express x16 card. If your computer contains a riser-card cage, you can not install a PCI Express DVI card because
the riser-card cage blocks the DVI-card (DVI_HDR) connector on the system board.
If you are replacing a PCI Express card with a different type of PCI Express card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. See the
documentation that came with the card for information.
 

Installing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI-Card

 
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
NOTE:
For PCI card locations, see
 
2. Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside and pivot the latch open.
 
3. If you are installing a new PCI Express x16 card or DVI-card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with
 
4. If you are replacing a PCI Express x16 card or DVI-card, remove the installed card (see
disconnect any cables connected to the card. Then continue with step 6.
 
5. Prepare the card for installation.
NOTE:
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your
computer.
1
release tab
4
card-edge connector
 
CAUTION:
Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be
sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.
 
6. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
Begin.
System Board
Components.
2
card retention latch
5
card connector
Removing a PCI Express x16 Card or
3
card
 
 
System
Setup).
System
Setup).
step
5.
DVI-Card). If necessary,

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