Dell 2010 service manual PCI and PCI Express Cards

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PCI Express x16 card

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PCI Express x16 card connector

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securing tab

 

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retention mechanism

6Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.

7Replace the screw that secures the card to the chassis

8Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

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

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

9Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16).

10To complete the installation, see "Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card" on page 30.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m July Contents PCI and PCI Express Cards Processor Fan Heat Sink Assembly Changing Boot Sequence for Inside View of Your Computer Technical OverviewSystem Board Components Cpufan DIMM1 Technical Overview Turning Off Your Computer Technical Specifications Recommended ToolsBefore You Begin Safety Instructions Before You Begin Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Place the computer in an upright position Computer Cover Removing the Front Bezel Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel Removing Memory Modules Memory ModulesReplacing Memory Modules Cutouts Securing clip snapped in position Memory Modules Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI and PCI Express CardsScrew Card Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI and PCI Express Cards Installed Removing a Hard Drive DrivesPower cable Data cable Screws Removing a Media Card Reader Replacing a Hard DriveFlexBay USB cable Screws Replacing a Media Card Reader Break-away metal plate Removing an Optical Drive Power cable Data cable Screws Replacing an Optical Drive Drives Drives Drives Removing the Power Switch Module Power Switch ModuleHard drive activity light Replacing the Power Switch Module Power Switch Module Removing the Front I/O Panel Front I/O PanelReplacing the Front I/O Panel Front I/O Panel Front I/O Panel Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat Sink AssemblyProcessor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Removing the Processor ProcessorProcessor Release lever Socket Replacing the Processor Processor Removing the System Board System BoardLift the system board up and out Replacing the System Board System Board Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Removing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Battery Overview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup System Setup Options USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled Enabled by Load Defaults Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos Settings Click Drivers & Downloads→Select Model Flashing the BiosSystem Setup System Setup