Dell Dimension 8300 Owner's Manual - Page 85

Press the arm into place, securing the cards in the computer.

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12 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. • The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. Press the arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. retention arm alignment guide alignment bar filler bracket 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. 13 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 14 Close the computer cover (see page 100), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 15 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Adding Parts 85

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12
Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:
The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
Press the arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
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.
13
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card’s
cable connections.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then
plug it into the computer.
14
Close the computer cover (see page 100), reconnect the computer and devices to
electrical outlets, and turn them on.
15
Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
filler bracket
alignment bar
alignment guide
retention arm