MiniTower Computer 41
PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in
the
Product Information Guide
.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from
your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
Your Dell™ computer supports a PS/2 serial adapter and provides the following connectors for PCI
and PCI Express cards.
•Two PCI card slots
• One PCI Express x16 card slot
• One PCI Express x1 card slot
NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. ISA cards are not supported.
PCI Cards
Installing a PCI Card
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 19.
NOTE: For PCI card locations, see "System Board Components" on page 28.
2
Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open.
The latch will remain in the open position.