Dell Dimension 4500C Dell Dimension 4500C Owner's Manual - Page 89

Installing a Video Card

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notch lever tab card clip AGP connector PCI connector back of computer Installing a Video Card NOTICE: You must use low-profile cards for your computer. A full-size card can damage the computer or the card. 1 To add or replace the card, press the card lever toward the PCI connector and gently press the card into the AGP connector until it clicks into place. 2 Release the card lever, ensuring that the tab fits into the notch on the front end of the card. 3 Secure the card by lowering the hinged lever on the back panel. 4 Close the computer cover (see page 92). 5 Attach the computer stand (see page 21). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. HINT: If you purchased the optional video card, ensure that you connected your monitor cable to the correct video connector. Adding Pa rts 89

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Adding Parts
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Installing a Video Card
HINT:
If you purchased
the optional video card,
ensure that you connected
your monitor cable to the
correct video connector.
NOTICE:
You must use low-profile cards for your computer. A full-size card
can damage the computer or the card.
1
To add or replace the card, press the card lever toward the PCI
connector and gently press the card into the AGP connector until it
clicks into place.
2
Release the card lever, ensuring that the tab fits into the notch on the
front end of the card.
3
Secure the card by lowering the hinged lever on the back panel.
4
Close the computer cover (see page 92).
5
Attach the computer stand (see page 21).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network
wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
6
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
them on.
back of computer
tab
card clip
lever
notch
PCI connector
AGP connector