Pci Cards; Installing A Pci Card - Dell Dimension T2310 Owner's Manual

PCI Cards

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on
page 9.
Your Dell™ computer provides slots for up to four 32-bit, 33-MHz cards. For more information, see
"Specifications" on page 105.
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

If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 68.
2
Open the computer cover (see page 70).
3
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
4
filler bracket
If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then
5
continue with step 7.
If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card (see
6
page 79).
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners,
and ease it out of its connector.
retention arm
card
lever
edge connector
card connector
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