Installing A Pci Or Pci Express Card - Dell OptiPlex 755 User Manual

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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located 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: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets keep dust and dirt
out of your computer and maintains the airflow that cools your computer.
Your Dell™ computer supports a PS/2 serial port adapter and provides the following connectors for PCI and PCI Express cards:
Two PCI card slots
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One PCI Express x16 card slot
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One PCI Express x1 card slot
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1 PCI Express x16 card
2 securing tab (only for PCI Express cards) 5 PCI Express x1 card slot
3 PCI Express x16 card slot

Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card

NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots.
NOTE: The serial port adapter for your mini tower computer includes two PS/2 connectors.
If you are replacing a card, uninstall the driver for the existing card. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. 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.
4 PCI Express x1 card
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).