Dell PY349 Personal Computer User Manual


 
70 Removing and Installing Parts
Cards
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 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 provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards:
One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1)
One PCI Express x1 card slot (SLOT2)
Two PCI card slots (SLOT3, SLOT4)
See "System Board Components" on page 65 for card slot location.
PCI Cards
Your computer supports two PCI cards.
If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section.
If you are removing but not replacing a PCI card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 75.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, see "Installing a PCI Express Card" on page 76.
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