Dell Studio XPS 9100 Service Manual page 11

2. Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that shipped with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for
your computer.
3. If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 card connector, position the card so the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab.
1 securing tab 2 securing slot
3 PCI Express x16 card 4 PCI Express x16 card connector
4. Place the card in the connector on the system board and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector.
5. Push the PCI support bracket down until it clicks into the filler brackets.
6. Pivot the expansion card retainer towards the alignment bar until it snaps into place.
7. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation that shipped with the card for information about the card's cable connections.
CAUTION: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly
or cause damage to the equipment.
8. Replace the computer cover (see
9. Reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
10. To complete the installation, see
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
NOTE: For information on the location of external connectors, see the Setup Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see
the documentation that shipped with the card.
Installed
Sound 1. Enter system setup (see
card System Setup)
2. Go to Onboard Audio
Controller and then
change the setting to
Disabled.
3. Connect the external
audio devices to the
sound card's connectors.
Network 1. Enter system setup (see
card System Setup)
2. Go to Onboard LAN
Controller and then
change the setting to
Disabled.
3. Connect the network
cable to the network
card's connector.
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Replacing the Computer Cover).
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express
Removed
1. Enter system setup (see
System Setup)
2. Go to Onboard Audio
Controller and then
change the setting to
Enabled.
3. Connect the external
audio devices to the
computer's back panel
connectors.
1. Enter system setup (see
System Setup)
2. Go to Onboard LAN
Controller and then
change the setting to
Enabled.
3. Connect the network
cable to the integrated
network connector.
Cards.