4. Reconnect any cables that you removed in step 2.
5. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
6. Close the computer cover.
7. Attach the computer stand (optional).
8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
9. If you installed a sound card, perform the following steps:
a. Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to Off.
b. Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone,
or line-in connectors on the back panel.
10. If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to turn off the integrated network adapter:
a. Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to Off.
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.
11. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
Removing Cards
1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
2. Remove the card cage (see step2 of the previous procedure).
3. Press the lever on the retention arm and raise the retention arm.
4. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
5. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
6. 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.
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