Dell 340 manual Removing an Expansion Card, Installing an AGP Graphics Card

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14.Enter system setup and enable the new expansion card.

NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following message to be displayed at the next computer start-up: Alert! Cover was previously removed. Reset the chassis intrusion detector.

If you installed a sound card, perform the following steps:

a.Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices (LegacySelect) and change the setting for Sound 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 computer back panel (see "Inside Your Computer").

If you installed an add-in network adapter, perform the following steps:

a.Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices (LegacySelect) and change the setting for Network Interface Card 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 computer back panel (see "Inside Your Computer").

15.Install appropriate drivers for the expansion card.

Removing an Expansion Card

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your Computer."

NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see your computer's illustration in "System Board Components."

1.Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.

2.Open the computer cover.

3.Press the lever on the expansion card retention arm and raise the retention arm (see the expansion card retention arm illustration for your computer).

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.

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.

7.Lower the expansion card retention arm and press it into place, securing the expansion card(s) in the computer.

8.Close the computer cover.

9.Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

10.Uninstall the expansion card driver from the operating system.

NOTE: If enabled, the Chassis Intrusion option will cause the following message to be displayed at the next computer start-up: ALERT! Cover was previously removed. Reset the chassis intrusion detector.

11.Enter system setup and disable the expansion card.

If you removed a sound card, perform the following steps:

a.Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices, and change the setting for Sound to On.

b.Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the computer back panel (see "Inside Your Computer").

If you removed an add-in network adapter, perform the following steps:

a.Enter system setup, select Integrated Devices (LegacySelect) and change the setting for Network Interface Card to On.

b.Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel (see "Inside Your Computer").

Installing an AGP Graphics Card

NOTE: The small desktop computer supports low- profile AGP cards.

1.Open the computer cover.

2.Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the bracket up.

On the small desktop computer, press the indentation with your thumb at an angle toward the system board until you release the tab. Continue holding

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Contents Before You Begin Battery Removing the BatteryInstalling the Battery Close the computer cover Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchSmall Desktop Computer Small Mini-Tower Computer Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector Replacing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchComputer Cover Opening the Computer CoverSmall Desktop Computer Mini-Tower Computer Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Removing the Control Panel Control PanelReplacing the Control Panel Drives Floppy-Drive Cable RemovalFloppy-Drive Removal Drive-Rail Bracket Removal and Replacement Floppy-Drive InstallationFloppy-Drive Cable Attachment Drive Rail Bracket Removal and Replacement Removing and Installing a Floppy Drive-Mini-Tower ComputerRemovable Media Cable Removal Removable Media Drive Removal Removable Media Drive InstallationRemovable Media Drive Cable Attachment Drive Bracket Rail Removal and Replacement Close the computer cover Hard-Drive Cable Removal Hard-Drive Shroud and Hard-Drive RemovalHard-Drive Cable Attachment Installing a Hard DriveHard Drive Removal Removing and Installing a Hard Drive-Mini-Tower ComputerHard-Drive Replacement Adding a Second Hard Drive Second Hard Drive Installed Connecting DrivesPower Cable Connector IDE Drive AddressingDrive Interface Connectors IDE Device Installation GuidelinesScsi ID Numbers Scsi Device Installation GuidelinesBack to Contents Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Expansion Cards Expansion Card TypesSmall Desktop Computer Expansion Card Retention Arm-Small Desktop Computer Installing an Expansion CardExpansion Card Installation-Small Desktop Computer Expansion Card Retention Arm-Mini-Tower ComputerExpansion Card Connection Expansion Card Installation-Mini-Tower Computer Removing an Expansion Card Installing an AGP Graphics CardAGP Card Installation AGP Slot Filler Bracket Removal-Small Desktop ComputerAGP Slot Filler Bracket Removal-Mini-Tower Computer Removing an AGP Card Expansion Card Cage Small Desktop Computer Only Expansion-Card Cage ReplacementRemoving the Expansion-Card Cage Replacing the Expansion-Card CageReattaching the Front Door Front Panel Door and Hinge ArmsReattaching the Hinge Arms Front Panel DoorBack to Contents Removing Front-Panel Inserts Front-Panel InsertsReplacing Front-Panel Inserts Inside Your Computer Back to Contents Removing the I/O Panel-Small Desktop Computer PanelRemoving the I/O Panel-Mini-Tower Computer Front I/O Panel RemovalReplacing the I/O Panel Computer Memory Computer Memory Installation GuidelinesMemory Module Label System Board Memory Components Memory ModulesRemoving a Memory Module Removing a Memory ModuleInstalling a Memory Module Installing a Memory ModuleMicroprocessor Heat Sink/Blower Assembly Removal-Small Desktop ComputerRemoving the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Rotation-Mini-Tower ComputerLatches Retention base Tabs Heat sink Heat Sink Removal-Mini-Tower ComputerInstalling the Microprocessor Microprocessor InstallationMicroprocessor Removal Checking Computer Functions Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply When Working Inside Your Computer Safety First-For You and Your ComputerSystem Board Components System Board Labels Connector or Component LabelSystem-Board Jumper Settings JumpersSystem Board Jumpers Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Removing the System BoardBack to Contents Back to Contents

340 specifications

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