Installing A Pci Express Card - Dell Precision 390 User Manual

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network adapter and then plug the cable into the computer.
7. Replace the computer cover, (see
8. Uninstall the driver for the removed card. See the documentation that came with the card.
9. If you removed a sound card:
a. Enter system setup (see
b. Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer.
10. If you removed a network adapter card:
a. Enter system setup (see
b. Connect the network cable to the network connector on the back panel of the computer.
PCI Express Cards
Your computer supports:
one PCI Express x16 card or x1 card in a x16 slot
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one PCI Express x8, x4, or x1 card in a x8 slot (wired as x4)
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one PCI Express x1 card in a x1 slot
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NOTE: Check the documentation for cards to ensure that you can accommodate them in your configuration. Some cards that require more physical space
and power (such as PCI Express graphics cards) may restrict the use of other cards.
If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing, but not replacing a card, see
PCI Express Card.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card.

Installing a PCI Express Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
1 release tab 2
4 alignment guide 5
3. Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open
position.
Replacing the Computer Cover), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Entering System Setup), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On.
Entering System Setup), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to On.
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
card retention door 3
filler bracket
alignment bar
Removing a