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PCI and PCI Express Cards: Dell OptiPlex 320 User's Guide
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PCI and PCI Express Cards
Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide
Installing an Expansion Card
Removing an Expansion Card
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 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.
Your Dell™ computer provides two low-profile PCI card slots for PCI cards and one card slot for a low-profile PCI Express
card:
NOTE:
Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. ISA cards are not supported.
Installing an Expansion Card
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch.
3. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with
4. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any
cables connected to the card.
5. Prepare the card for installation.
NOTE:
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal
connections, or customizing it for your computer.
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