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NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.
12
Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
13
If you installed a sound card:
a
Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107), select
Audio Controller
, and then change
the setting to
Off
.
b
Connect external audio devices to the sound card’s connectors. Do not connect external audio
devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel.
14
If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:
a
Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107), select
Integrated NIC,
and then change the
setting to
Off
.
b
Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter’s connectors. Do not connect the
network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel.
15
Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
Removing a PCI Express Card
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59.
2
Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because
the door is captive, it will remain in the open position (see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 73 for an
illustration of the card retention door).
3
If your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to secure the x16 card in place from the top:
a
Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in on the sides to release the mechanism from
the two tab slots holding it in place.
b
Set the retention mechanism aside in a secure location.
4
If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120).
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.
5
Reseat the card retention mechanism in the tabs and pivot downward to snap it into place.
6
Close the card retention door to snap it into place, securing the card(s).
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.
7
Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
8
Remove the card’s driver from the operating system.
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