Dell GX280DT - GX280 Desktop Computer User Manual page 198

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PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide
PCI Cards
PCI Express Cards
Serial Port Adapters
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 the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards or serial port adapter:
one PCI card slot
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one PCI Express x16 card slot
l
NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. ISA cards are not supported.
PCI Cards
If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a card, skip to
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
Installing a PCI Card
1. Follow the procedures in "Before You
2. Raise the retention arm.
1 card
2 edge connector
3 retention arm
3. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a empty card-slot opening. Then continue with step 5.
Begin."
4 card connector
5 filler bracket
"Removing a PCI Card."