Dell GX280DT User Guide - Page 36
Removing a PCI Card
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7. Gently press down on the card retention lever to secure the card. 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. 8. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 9. If you installed a sound card: a. Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and 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. 10. If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to turn off the integrated network adapter: a. Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and 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. 11. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Removing a PCI Card 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention lever. 3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 4. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 1 release tab 2 card retention lever 3 card 4 card-edge connector 5 card connector 5. 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. 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. 6. Snap the card retention lever into place. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.