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4. Replace the card retention bracket (see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket).
5. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation that shipped with the card for information about the card's cable connections.
6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
7. Reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
8. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card.
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card
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PCI Express x16 card slot
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PCI Express x16 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 about the 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
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
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
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
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.