Dell 220S, 420 manual Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer

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5.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.

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.

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fully-seated card

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not fully-seated card

 

 

 

 

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bracket within slot

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bracket caught outside of slot

 

 

 

 

6. If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 card connector, position the card so that the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab.

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PCI Express x16 card

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PCI Express x16 card slot

 

 

 

 

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securing tab

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PCI Express x1 card slot

 

 

 

 

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PCI Express x1 card

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securing slot

 

 

 

 

7.Align the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector slot.

8.Replace and tighten the screw to secure the card in the slot.

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.

NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards, except for Vostro 220s, which provides a cable clip in a chassis support bracket. Cables routed over the cards, in the absence of a cable clip, can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.

10.For the Vostro 220s, replace the chassis support bracket (see Replacing the Chassis Support Bracket).

11.Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer.

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

13.To complete the installation procedure, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card.

Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card

NOTE: For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card.

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Models DCSCLF, DCSCMF, Dcscsf Bezel Removing the BezelReplacing the Bezel Back to Contents Flashing the Bios From a CD Flashing the Bios From the Hard DriveClick Save this program to disk, and then click OK Back to Contents Removing the Chassis Support Bracket Chassis Support BracketReplacing the Chassis Support Bracket Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card PCI and PCI Express CardsRemoving a PCI or PCI Express Card Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Network Type Installed Removed Card SoundCoin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Visit support.dell.com Contacting DellComputer Cover Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Page Processor Removing the ProcessorReplacing the Processor Page Drives Hard DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Vostro Replacing or Adding a Hard Drive Vostro Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderPage Replacing or Adding a Media Card Reader Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Removing an Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing or Adding an Optical Drive Vostro 420 and Vostro Removing a Drive Bay Break-Away Metal PlateVostro 220s Removing the Chassis Fan FanReplacing the Chassis Fan Page Removing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Processor Heat Sink/Fan AssemblyReplacing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly Removing the I/O Panel PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Memory Modules Removing Memory ModulesReplacing or Adding a Memory Module Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply DC Power Supply Connectors DC Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Wire SizePin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P10Remove the System Board System BoardReplacing a System Board Page Entering the System Setup Program System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program Screens OverviewBoot Sequence System Setup Program OptionsOption Settings Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Clearing Cmos SettingsBack to Contents Back to Contents Power Lights TroubleshootingTools Beep CodesSystem Messages Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterHardware Troubleshooter Click Start→ Help and SupportDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuSolving Problems Battery ProblemsTab Function Adjust the Windows volume control Drive ProblemsEnsure that Microsoft Windows Recognizes the drive Run Check DiskIeee 1394 Device Problems Error MessagesClick Uninstall Operating system not found Contact Dell see Contacting DellLockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsCheck the keyboard cable End the programIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsRun the Program Compatibility Wizard If you receive an insufficient memory messageMouse Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows Printer ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer Click Properties and click PortsScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsVerify that the scanner is recognized by Microsoft Windows Check the monitor power light Video and Monitor ProblemsCheck the diagnostic lights Check the monitor cable connectionAccessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Support Utility Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and ThemesDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Clicking the Dell Support IconRecommended Tools Working on Your ComputerBefore Working on Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerInside View of Your Computer DIMM4 System Board ComponentsSATA2 SATA1 After Working on Your Computer
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