Removing A Pci Card - Dell Dimension 9200 Service Manual

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10. Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the cards.
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.
11. Connect related cables to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card cable connections.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the
computer.
12. Before you pivot the card retention mechanism back in place, ensure that:
The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
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The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
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13. Snap the card retention mechanism into place, securing the PCI card.
14. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
15. If you installed a sound card:
a. Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off.
b. Connect external audio devices to the sound card connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the
integrated microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel.
16. If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:
a. Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to Off.
b. Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the
integrated connector on the back panel.
17. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing a PCI Card

1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
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