Removing A Pci Card - Dell Optiflex 740 User Manual

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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.

fully seated card

bracket caught outside of slot

7. Secure the card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.

NOTICE:

Do not route card cables over the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage

to the equipment.

8. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

9. Replace the computer cover (see

NOTE:

See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.

10. If you installed a sound card:

a. Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see

b. Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the line-in connector on the back panel

of the computer (see

NOTICE:

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

11. If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter:

a. Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see

b. Connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on

the back panel of the computer.

12. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.