Installing A Pci Express Card - Dell XPS 210 Service Manual

1 PCI Express x16 card
4 PCI Express x16 card slot
If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see
PCI Express Card.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.

Installing a PCI Express Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is attached, it will remain in the open
position.
1 retention arm tab
4 card connector
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, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
5. Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your
computer.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be
sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.
6. If you are installing the card into the x16 card connector, position the card so the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab, and then gently pull the
securing tab.
2 PCI Express x1 card 3 PCI Express x1 card slot
Begin.
2 PCI Express card 3
5 securing tab 6
edge connector
securing slot
Removing a
step 5.