Dell DCSM Personal Computer User Manual


 
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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.
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Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
Removing a PCI Card
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Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 19
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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.
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If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
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Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
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If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the
computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
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Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
1 card retention latch 2 alignment guide 3 card
4 card-edge connector 5 card connector 6 release tab
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