Dell bpcwcsn_5 - OptiPlex - 740 User Manual page 44

Connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. Do not connect the network
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cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer.
12 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
Removing a PCI Card
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 19
2 Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. The
latch will remain in the open position.
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card retention latch
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card-edge connector
3 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
4 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
5 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
NOTE:
Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the
computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
6 Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
• The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
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alignment guide
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card connector
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card
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release tab