Dell DMC Removing an AGP Card, Installing an AGP Card, Notch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector

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Removing an AGP Card

1Press the card lever toward the PCI connector.

2Pull the card up and out of the card clip.

notch

lever
tab
card clip
AGP connector	back of computer
PCI connector

Installing an AGP Card

1To add or replace the card, press the card lever toward the PCI connector and gently press the card into the AGP connector until it clicks into place.

AGP card

card clip lever

card clip

slot connector

2Release the card lever, ensuring that the tab fits into the notch on the front end of the card.

3Secure the card with the securing screw.

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Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Back View Network jack Removing the Computer Cover GuideComputer cover Cover latch Back of computer Looking Inside Your Computer System Board Adding Cards Securing screw Filler bracketNot fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Card Card cutoutCrossbar Adding or Replacing the AGP Card PCI connector Installing an AGP CardNotch Lever Tab Card clip AGP connector AGP card Card clip lever Slot connectorAdding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive Drive bracket Existing hard driveScrews Drive bracket Adding a Floppy Drive Bottom tab Side hinges Front panel Top tabMiddle tab Tabs Insert Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Side hinges Front panel Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Bottom tab Adding Parts Insert Tabs Drive Alignment screwsDrive Securing screw Side hinges Front panel DDR Memory Overview Memory Installation GuidelinesAdding Memory Installing Memory Securing clips Connector NotchReplacing the Computer Cover Expansion Bus SpecificationsSystem Information AppendixOther factors Ports and ConnectorsMemory DrivesAudio PowerVideo NetworkEnvironmental System SetupOverview Keys Action Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Screens Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Boot SequenceOption Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsReplacing the Battery Battery Battery socket FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B Contacting Dell FCC Identification InformationAppendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Appendix 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 Index Index 107108 Index Index Help files accessing, 9Compatibility, 27 restore to previous operating Index 109 Wizard, 27 reinstalling, 47 scanner, 34 System RestoreWizards Program Compatibility Wizard Index 110