Removing A Card; Adding Memory; Rdram Overview - Dell Dimension 8250 Series Manual

NOTICE: 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.
12. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
13. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
14. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing a Card

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
2. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
4. Open the computer cover.
5. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
6. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
7. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
8. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. See your Owner's Manual for contact information.
9. Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
10. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
11. Remove the card's driver from the operating system.

Adding Memory

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your
computer, look under "Memory" in "Technical Specifications."

RDRAM Overview