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8. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10. Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 11. Click the General tab. 12. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. PCI Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. Your Dell™ computer provides slots for up to four 32-bit, 33-MHz cards. For more information, see "Specifications." NOTE: For optimum performance, install a PCI sound card only in PCI slot 3 or 4 and a modem card only in PCI slot 2, 3, or 4. Installing a PCI Card 1. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 2. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin." 3. Open the computer cover. 4. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 5. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 7. 6. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 7. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.

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8.
Close the computer cover
.
9.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
10.
Click the
Start
button, right-click
My Computer
, and then click
Properties
.
11.
Click the
General
tab.
12.
To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.
PCI Cards
Your Dell™ computer provides slots for up to four 32
-bit, 33-MHz cards. For more information, see "
Specifications
."
Installing a PCI Card
1.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
2.
Follow the instructions in "
Before You Begin
."
3.
Open the computer cover.
4.
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
5.
If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with
step 7
.
6.
If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer,
remove the card
.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
7.
Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your
computer.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your
Owner's Manual
.
NOTE:
For optimum performance, install a PCI sound card only in PCI slot 3 or 4 and a modem card only in PCI slot 2, 3, or 4.