Installing A Serial Port Adapter - Dell GX280DT - GX280 Desktop Computer User Manual

b. Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the computer back panel.
10. If you removed an add-in network connector:
a. Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and change the setting to On.
b. Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel.
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.
NOTE: The serial port adapter for your small-desktop computer also includes two PS/2 connectors.

Installing a Serial Port Adapter

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You
2. Remove the card cage (see
3. Press the lever on the retention arm and raise the retention arm.
1 retention arm
2 filler bracket
3 serial port adapter bracket
4. Remove the filler bracket.
5. Slide the serial port adapter bracket down over the card slot opening, and lower the retention arm, securing the bracket.
6. Remove the processor heat sink as explained in "Processor."
7. Route the serial adapter cable over the card cage, and attach the cable to the connector on the system board (labeled SER_PS2).
8. Reinstall the processor heat sink as explained in "Processor."
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