Dell OptiPlex 170L - Installing Cards

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Dell™OptiPlex™170LUser'sGuide
Installing Cards
Installing Cards in the Optional Card Cage
Removing Cards
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Installing Cards
1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
2. If you are installing a low-profile card, perform the following steps. If you are installing a full-heightcard,goto"Installing Cards in the Optional Card
Cage."
a. Press the lever on the retention arm on the back panel and raise the retention arm.
b. 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.
c. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket on the back panel to create an empty card-slot opening.
d. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal
connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.
e. Insert the card into the card connector.
f. Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
3. Proceed with step 5 in the following procedure.
Installing Cards in the Optional Card Cage
1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
2. Remove the card cage:
a. Gently pull on the handle and lift the card cage up and away from the computer.
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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.
NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. ISA cards are not supported.
NOTE: If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
NOTE: YourDell™computerprovidesaslotforonelow-profile, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI card. Additional full-height cards may be installed on the optional card
cage.
NOTE: To install full-height cards in your computer, use the optional PCI Riser Customer Kit. To order this kit, contact Dell.
NOTE: If your computer has an empty card cage, you will receive a new card cage with your PCI Riser Card Customer Kit. Remove the empty card cage
and follow the steps below.
NOTE: If your computer does not have a card cage, remove the metal bracket and skip to stepb.