Pci Express Cards - Dell Dimension 5150 Owner's Manual

7 If you removed a sound card:
Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107), select Audio Controller, and then change
a
the setting to On.
Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer.
b
8 If you removed an add-in network connector:
Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107), select Integrated NIC, and then change the
a
setting to On.
Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer.
b

PCI Express Cards

Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card.
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 79.
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 73.
Installing a PCI Express Card
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59.
2 Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because
the door is captive, it will remain in the open position (see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 73 for an
illustration of the card retention door).
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Removing and Installing Parts
release tabs (2)
card retention
door
card retention
mechanism