Your computer provides slots for four 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards or three PCI cards and one serial port
adapter.
NOTE: Before
disconnecting a device
from the computer or
removing a component
from the system board,
verify that the auxiliary
power light on the system
board is off. For the
location of this light, see
"System Board."
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
Raising the Retention Arm and Installing a Card
1
card
2
edge connector
3
card connector
4
retention arm
5
lever
6
filler bracket
If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a
card-slot opening, and then continue with step 4.
If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer,
remove the card.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
Prepare the card for installation.
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. Verify that the standby power light on the system board is off. To locate this light, see "System Board."
Place the card in the connector and press down firmly.
Ensure that
the card is fully seated in the slot.
If the card is full-length, insert the end of the card into the card guide bracket as you lower the card toward its connector on the system board. Insert the card firmly into the card connector on the system board.
Card Connection
1
bracket caught outside of slot
2
bracket within slot
3
fully seated card
4
not fully seated card
Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:
The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment
bar
The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment
guide
Press the arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
Closing the Retention Arm
1
filler bracket
2
alignment bar
3
alignment guide
4
retention arm
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed
over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause
damage to the equipment.
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card
documentation.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
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.
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.
Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the
card(s) in
the computer.
Remove the card's driver from the operating system.
