Dell C521 User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

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8. Close the card retention door by snapping it into place.

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9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.

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10. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

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11. If you installed a sound card:

a. Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off. See System Setup Options.

b. Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the line-in connector on the back panel

of the computer. See Back Panel I/O Connectors.

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12. If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:

a. Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off. See System Setup Options.

b. Connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on

the back panel of the computer.

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13. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

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Removing an Expansion Card

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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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.

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3. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.

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4. Remove the card:

If you are removing a PCI or PCI Express x1 card, grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector. Then go to step6.

If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, go to step5.

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5. While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the card connector.

release tab

card retention door

filler bracket

alignment guide

alignment bar

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NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage

to the equipment.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer.

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