Dell 760 manual PCI Cards, Installing a PCI Card

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual

Cards

Cards

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

CAUTION: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets keep dust and dirt out of your computer and maintains the airflow that cools your computer.

Your Dell™ computer provides the following connectors on the system board for PCI and PCI Express cards:

•Two connectors for low-profile PCI cards

•One connector for a low-profile PCI Express x16 card

NOTE: Your Dell computer includes only PCI and PCI Express card connectors. ISA cards are not supported.

PCI Cards

Installing a PCI Card

If you are replacing a PCI card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. See the documentation that came with the card for information.

1.Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.

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

3.Gently lift the release tab on the card-retention latch all the way up.

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Contents Page Active Management Technology Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control ManageabilityTurning Off iAMT IAMT FeaturesAccessing iAMT setup Out of Band ManagementDell Client Manager DCM Console Alert Standard FormatDell OpenManage Applications Dell Client Manager DCMPadlock Ring and Security Cable Slot Option SettingsPhysical Security Chassis Intrusion DetectionEnabling the TPM Feature Trusted Platform Module TPMSecurity Management Software Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology Power Management for Windows XP and Windows VistaComputer Tracking Software About Smart Cards and Fingerprint ReadersHibernate Tab Power Options PropertiesPower Schemes Tab Advanced TabSleep Mode Configuring Power Management SettingsOptions in Windows Vista Replacing the Battery BatteryBack to Contents Turning Off Your Computer Working on Your ComputerRecommended Tools Before Working on Your ComputerAfter Working on Your Computer Desktop Computer About Your Computer Removing and Replacing PartsInstalling a PCI Card CardsPCI Cards Page Removing a PCI Card Removing a PCI Card From the Riser-Card Cage Page Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage Page PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Installing a PS/2 Serial Port AdapterRemoving a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Installing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter in the Riser-Card Cage Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter From the Riser-Card Cage Back to Contents Installing the Processor ProcessorRemoving the Processor Back to Contents Page Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector Chassis Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchSelect System Setup Sata Connector General Drive Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables Data Interface ConnectorsRemoving Drive Inserts Power Cable ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Drive InsertsOptical Drive Replacing Drive InsertsRemoving an Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Page Installing a Hard Drive Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Page Back to Contents Installing the System Fan System FanRemoving the System Fan Heat Sink Assembly Removing the Heat Sink AssemblyInstalling the Heat Sink Assembly Back to Contents Panel Removing the I/O PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Page Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyDC Power Connectors DC Power Connector P1Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connector P4 DC Power Connector P5 and P6Installing a Speaker SpeakersRemoving a Speaker Back to Contents Desktop Removing the Computer CoverInside View of Your Computer System Board Components Back to Contents Visit support.dell.com Contacting DellGlossary Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage Page NIC See network adapter Module bay See media bayPage Video resolution See resolution Back to Contents DDR2 Memory Overview MemoryAddressing Memory Configurations Installing Memory Module sRemoving Memory Module s Mini Tower Computer Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card Page Removing a PCI or PCI Express Card PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Page Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Back to Contents Heat Sink and Processor Installing the Processor Back to Contents Chassis Intrusion Switch Back to Contents Drives Power cable Power input connector Installing a Hard Drive Page Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing the Floppy Drive Installing the Floppy DriveRemoving the Media Card Reader Installing the Media Card Reader Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive Back to Contents Panel Power Supply Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire DC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P8, and P9Removing the Speaker Installing the SpeakerBack to Contents System Fan Page Inside Your Computer Mini Tower12VPOWER Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Mini-Tower, Desktop, and Small Form FactorUltra Small Form Factor Release knob Cards Page Removing a PCI Card PCI Express and DVI Cards Installing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI CardRemoving a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI Card Page PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter Heat Sink and Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents Chassis Intrusion Switch Select System Setup Serial ATA Sata Connector General Installation GuidelinesHard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Page Replacing a Hard Drive Fan Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Back to Contents System Fan Panel Back to Contents Power Supply DC Power Connectors DC Power Connector P6 DC Power Connectors P3Speakers Replace the computer cover Turn on power to the computer Small Form Factor Intspkr Fan connector Fancpu Small Form Factor Computer System Board Removing the System BoardMini Tower System Board Screws Small Form Factor System Board Screws Desktop System Board ScrewsUltra Small Form Factor System Board Screws Replacing the System BoardBack to Contents System Setup Screen System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup OptionsDisable No boot DisableInternal default Read Only Disable Enable with PXE Enable with ImageSeverSuggested Deactivate defaultOnboard/PEG QuietEnable Power Off defaultPower On On is set to disabledClear Log Mark all Entries Boot SequenceChanging the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Enable F12 = Boot menu enabled by defaultSystem Password Booting to a USB DevicePassword Protection Changing the Boot Sequence for Future BootsDeleting or Changing an Existing System Password Administrator PasswordAssigning a System Password Typing Your System PasswordDeleting or Changing an Existing Administrator Password Jumper SettingsDisabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password Assigning an Administrator PasswordMini Tower Desktop Small Form Factor Ultra Small Form Factor Jumper Setting Description Clearing Forgotten PasswordsClearing Cmos Settings Set Client Dhcp to Static IPChange the Lookup Method to Static IP Back to Contents Tools TroubleshootingPower Lights Diagnostic LightsSteady Amber Diagnostic Light Codes During PostLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Blinking AmberSteady Green Power Supply Diagnostic Light SteadyBlinking Green Beep Codes System MessagesCode Cause Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Solving ProblemsBattery Problems Drive ProblemsClick Properties Tools Check Now Optical drive problemsProblems writing to an optical drive Hard drive problemsClick Start Control Panel Programs Programs and Features Error MessagesIeee 1394 Device Problems Click UninstallComputer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory ProblemsOther software problems Program crashes repeatedlyClick Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Click Start Control Panel MousePrinter Problems Power ProblemsClick Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Printer Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read Click Start Control Panel Appearance and Themes Dell Technical Update Service3D image quality is poor Only part of the display is readableRemove the cover see Removing the Computer Cover Module BayPage Securing a Device in the Module Bay Back to Contents Cable Cover Optional Attaching the Cable CoverRemoving the Cable Cover Heat Sink and Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents Chassis Intrusion Switch Select System Setup Drives Removing the Hard Drive Page Replacing the Hard-Drive Fan Removing the Hard-Drive FanBack to Contents Installing the System Fans System FansRemoving the System Fans Back to Contents Power Button Removing the Power ButtonReplacing the Power Button Speakers Replace the computer cover Turn on power to the computer Ultra Small Form Factor System Board Components Dell Badge Ultra Small Form Factor Computer
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