Installing A Pci Or Pci Express Card - Dell Vostro 220s Service Manual

Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card

1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. If you are replacing a card you just removed in
4. If you are installing a new card into an empty expansion-card connector:
a. For the Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see
b. Remove the screw securing the filler bracket for that slot at the back of the computer. Set the screw aside for
use in installing the card, and store the filler bracket for possible future use.
5. Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or
otherwise customizing it for your computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a
network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet
before installing any cards.
1 fully-seated card
3 bracket within slot
6. If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 card connector, position the card so that the securing slot is
aligned with the securing tab.
Before Working on Your
Removing the Computer
Removing a PCI or PCI Express
2 not fully-seated card
4 bracket caught outside of slot
Computer.
Cover).
Removing the Chassis Support
Card, proceed to step 5.
Bracket).