Dell Dimension 8300N Owner's Manual - Page 91

Adding or Replacing the AGP Card, Removing an AGP Card

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13 Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 14 Click the General tab. 15 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Adding or Replacing the AGP Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP card. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 27). 2 Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Open the computer cover (see page 78). Removing an AGP Card 1 Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the bracket up. 2 Press the card lever toward the PCI connector. Adding Parts 91

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Adding Parts
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13
Click the
Start
button, right-click
My Computer
, and then click
Properties
.
14
Click the
General
tab.
15
To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of
memory (RAM) listed.
Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions on page 9.
Your Dellâ„¢ computer provides a connector for an AGP card.
1
Shut down the computer through the
Start
menu (see page 27).
2
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and
attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer,
turn them off now.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then
unplug it from the network wall jack.
3
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and
then press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
5
Open the computer cover (see page 78).
Removing an AGP Card
1
Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the bracket up.
2
Press the card lever toward the PCI connector.