Dell GX280DT - GX280 Desktop Computer User Manual page 231

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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 located 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 a serial port adapter:
three PCI card slots
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one PCI Express x16 card slot
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one PCI Express x1 card slot
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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, see
1. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
2. Follow the procedures in "Before You
Installing a PCI Card
1. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
1 card 4 retention arm
2 edge connector 5 lever
3 card connector 6 filler bracket
Begin."
"Removing a PCI Card."