Dell Dimension 5150 Owner's Manual page 75

8 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the card(s).
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.
9 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 device and then plug it into the
computer.
10 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
11 If you installed a sound card:
Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107), select Audio Controller, and then change
a
the setting to Off.
Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio
b
devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel.
12 If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:
Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 107), select Integrated NIC, and then change the
a
setting to Off.
Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter's connectors. Do not connect the
b
network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel.
13 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
Removing a PCI Card
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59.
2 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.
3 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 "Contacting Dell" on page 120).
NOTE:
Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the
computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
4 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the card(s).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.
5 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
6 Remove the card's driver from the operating system.
Removing and Installing Parts
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