Dell 660S manual Replacing the PCI-Express Cards

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Replacing the PCI-Express Cards

Procedure

1Prepare the card for installation.

See the documentation that shipped with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.

2Replace the PCI-Express card:

PCI-Express x1 card — Place the PCI-Express card in the connector on the system board and press down firmly. Ensure that the PCI-Express card is fully seated in the connector.

PCI-Express x16 card — Press down the securing tab and place the PCI- Express card in the connector on the system board and press down firmly. Ensure that the PCI-Express card is fully seated in the connector.

3Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation that shipped with 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.

Postrequisites

1Replace the fan shroud. See "Replacing the Fan Shroud" on page 20.

2Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18.

3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

4To complete the installation, see "Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI-Express Card" on page 28.

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Contents Page 2012 Rev. A00 Contents Replacing Memory Modules Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I/O Panel Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Clearing Forgotten Passwords Contents Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices Safety InstructionsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Procedures in this document may require the following toolsAfter Working Inside Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer SLOT1 System Board ComponentsTechnical Overview Removing the Computer Cover Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Removing the Fan Shroud Fan ShroudReplacing the Fan Shroud ProcedureRemoving Memory Modules Memory ModulesMemory-module connector Replacing Memory Modules Memory module Memory Modules Postrequisites Memory Modules Removing the PCI-Express Cards PCI-Express CardsSecuring tab Replacing the PCI-Express Cards Installed Removing the Mini-Card Mini-CardDisconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card Mini-Card Removing the Front Bezel Front BezelSet aside the front bezel in a secure location Replacing the Front Bezel Front Bezel Removing the Drive Cage Drive CageOptical-drive data cable Screws Hard-drive data cable Replacing the Drive Cage Drive Cage Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveSet aside the optical drive in a secure location Replacing the Optical Drive Optical Drive Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveSet aside the hard drive in a secure location Replacing the Hard Drive Hard Drive Removing the Front I/O Panel Front I/O PanelPage Replacing the Front I/O Panel Front I/O Panel Removing the Power-Button Module Power-Button ModuleRouting guide Replacing the Power-Button Module Power Button Module Removing the Power-Supply Unit Power-Supply UnitPower-supply unit Replacing the Power-Supply Unit Power-Supply Unit Removing the Processor Fan Heat-Sink Assembly Processor Fan Heat-Sink AssemblyProcessor fan cable Replacing the Processor Fan Heat-Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Removing the Processor ProcessorReplacing the Processor Alignment post Processor Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the System Board System BoardScrews System board System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Overview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Device Type IntelR Virtualization Onboard Audio Controller LAN/WLAN Supervisor Password Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Passwords System Setup System Setup Service Tag or Express Service Code field Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios Specifications Specifications