Dell Dimension 8400 Owner's Manual - Page 81
PCI Express Cards, Installing a PCI Express Card - fan replacement
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PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. NOTICE: PCI Express graphics card that run higher than 75 W require an additional cooling fan. Otherwise, your card could overheat and damage your computer. If a card fan is not present in your computer and you are installing a graphics card that runs at 75 W or higher, contact Dell (see page 123) to find out how to purchase a card fan. PCI Express x16 card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 85. 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 card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 76. Installing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 2 Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. Removing and Installing Parts 81