Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Service Manual - Page 14

Removing a PCI Card, Removing an AGP Card, Installing an AGP Card

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Removing a PCI Card 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin." 2. Open the computer cover. 3. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 4. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. 5. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 6. 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: You must install filler brackets over empty card-slot openings to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. 7. Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. 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. Remove the card's driver from the operating system. AGP 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 a connector for an AGP card. Removing an AGP Card 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin." 2. Open the computer cover. 3. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 4. Pull the card up and out of the card clip. Installing an AGP Card 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin." 2. Open the computer cover.

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Removing a PCI Card
1.
Follow the instructions in "
Before You Begin
."
2.
Open the computer cover.
3.
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
4.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
5.
Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
6.
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.
7.
Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
8.
Close the computer cover
.
9.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
10.
Remove the card's driver from the operating system.
AGP Cards
Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP card.
Removing an AGP Card
1.
Follow the instructions in "
Before You Begin
."
2.
Open the computer cover.
3.
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
4.
Pull the card up and out of the card clip.
Installing an AGP Card
1.
Follow the instructions in "
Before You Begin
."
2.
Open the computer cover.
NOTE:
You must install filler brackets over empty card-slot openings to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt
out of 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
.