Pci Cards; Pci And Pci Express Cards And Serial Port Adapters; Installing A Pci Card - Dell GX620 - 3.6GHz Desktop 1GB RAM 80GB Windows XP SFF User Manual

PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity
from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
Your Dell™ computer supports a serial port adapter and provides the following slots for PCI and PCI
Express cards:
• Two low-profile PCI card
• One low-profile PCI Express x16 card
NOTE:
Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. ISA cards are not supported.

PCI Cards

Installing a PCI Card

Follow the procedures in
1
Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch.
2
If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then
3
continue with step 5.
If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary,
4
disconnect any cables connected to the card.
Prepare the card for installation.
5
NOTE:
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making
internal connections, or customizing it for your computer.
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