Dell Vostro 420 Service Manual page 9

5. 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.
CAUTION:
sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.
1 fully-seated card
3 bracket within slot
6. If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 card connector, position the card so that the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab.
1 PCI Express x16 card
3 securing tab
5 PCI Express x1 card
7. Align the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector slot.
8. Replace and tighten the screw to secure the card in the slot.
9. 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:
routed over the cards, in the absence of a cable clip, can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
10. For the Vostro 220s, replace the chassis support bracket (see
11. Follow the procedure in
12. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
13. To complete the installation procedure, see
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card
NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card.
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Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be
2 not fully-seated card
4 bracket caught outside of slot
2 PCI Express x16 card slot
4 PCI Express x1 card slot
6 securing slot
Do not route card cables over or behind the cards, except for Vostro 220s, which provides a cable clip in a chassis support bracket. Cables
After Working on Your Computer.
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express
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