Pci Express Cards - Dell DIMENSION E510 DCSM Owner's Manual

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 122).
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.
7 If you removed a sound card:
Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 109), select Audio Controller, and then change
a
the setting to On.
Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer.
b
8 If you removed an add-in network connector:
Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 109), select Integrated NIC, and then change the
a
setting to On.
Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer.
b

PCI Express Cards

Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card.
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 "Removing a PCI Express Card" on page 80.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "Installing a PCI Card" on page 73.
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Removing and Installing Parts