Dell E520 service manual Removing a PCI Card

Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension E520 Service Manual

NOTICE: 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.

10.On a new card, connect any cables that are part of the installation. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. On a replacement card, connect any cables that you removed in step 5.

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

11. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

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

12.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.

13.If you installed a sound card:

a.Enter system setup (see System Setup), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting 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 back panel.

14.If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to use only the add-in network adapter, then disable the integrated network adapter:

a.Enter system setup (see System Setup), select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting 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 back panel.

NOTE: You can use the integrated NIC and add-in NIC adapter at the same time if you have a requirement. In this case, set the Integrated NIC setting to On and install the driver for the add-in adapter.

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

Removing a PCI Card

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. The door is hinged and will remain in the open position.

4.If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

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.

5. Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the cards.

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

6.Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

7.Reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

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