Dell bpcwcsn_5 User's Guide - Page 146
PCI Express and DVI Cards, Installing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI-Card
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12 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to On (see "System Setup" on page 257). b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 13 If you removed a network-adapter card connector: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to On (see "System Setup" on page 257). b Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer. PCI Express and DVI Cards Your computer supports one low-profile PCI Express x16 card. If your computer contains a riser-card cage, you can not install a PCI Express DVI card because the riser-card cage blocks the DVI-card (DVI_HDR) connector on the system board. If you are replacing a PCI Express card with a different type of PCI Express card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. See the documentation that came with the card for information. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI-Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 19. NOTE: For PCI card locations, see "System Board Components" on page 102. 2 Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside and pivot the latch open. 3 If you are installing a new PCI Express x16 card or DVI-card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 5. 4 If you are replacing a PCI Express x16 card or DVI-card, remove the installed card (see "Removing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI-Card" on page 151). If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Then continue with step 6. 5 Prepare the card for installation. NOTE: See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your computer. Desktop Computer 146
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