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