Dell 9150, DCTA manual PCI Express Cards

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.

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

4Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

5Remove the card driver from the operating system.

6If you removed a sound card:

a Enter system setup, select Integrated 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.

7If you removed an add-in network connector:

a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, 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 x1 card

•One PCI Express x16 card

•One PCI Express x4 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 86.

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 77.

Removing and Installing Parts 81