Removing The Front Panel; Removing A Pci Card - Dell Dimension 1100 Service Manual

microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel.
7. If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:
a. Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and then change the setting to Off.
b. Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the
integrated connector on the back panel.
8. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing a PCI Card

1. Follow the procedures in
2. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
3. Remove the securing screw from the card bracket.
4. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
5. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
If you need a filler bracket, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
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.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
6. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
7. Remove the card's driver from the operating system.
8. If you removed a sound card:
a. Enter system
b. Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the computer back panel.
9. If you removed an add-in network connector:
a. Enter system
b. Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel.
Front Panel
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in
the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
opening the cover.

Removing the Front Panel

1. Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin.
setup, select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On.
setup, select Network Controller, and then change the setting to On.
Before You Begin.