Pci, Pci Express Cards, And Ps/2 Serial Port Adapters; Installing A Pci Card - Dell OptiPlex 740 User Manual

Back to Contents Page
PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 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 supports a PS/2 serial port adapter and provides the following connectors for PCI and PCI Express cards:
Two low-profile PCI card slots
l
One low-profile PCI Express x16 card slot
l
NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. ISA cards are not supported.
PCI Cards

Installing a PCI Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
NOTE: For PCI card locations, see
2. Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Pivot the latch until it snaps into the open position.
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, remove the card (see
connected to the card. Then continue with step 6.
5. Prepare the card for installation.
NOTE: See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your
computer.
1 release tab
4 card-edge connector
Begin.
System Board Components.
2 card retention latch
5 card connector
step
Removing a PCI Card). If necessary, disconnect any cables
3 card
5.