Dell DCSM manual Removing a PCI Express Card

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1 card retention door

2 card retention mechanism 3 release tabs (2)

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.

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

13.Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

14.If you installed a sound card:

a.Enter 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.

15.If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:

a.Enter 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.

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

Removing a PCI Express Card

1.Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

2.Remove the computer cover.

3.Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open position.

4.If your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to secure the x16 card in place from the top:

a.Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in on the sides to release the mechanism from the two tab slots holding it in place.

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Contents Model Dcsm August 2006 Rev. A01 Before You Begin Getting StartedRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerRemove the computer cover Back to Contents Technical Overview Front View of the ComputerBack View of the Computer Page Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Main Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal Name AWG WireDC Processor Power Connector P2 DC Peripheral Connectors P3 and P5DC FDD Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Peripheral Connectors P8 and P9 Specifications ProcessorMemory Computer InformationConnectors AudioExpansion Bus DrivesPower Controls and LightsPhysical EnvironmentalRemoving the Computer Cover Memory Removing and Installing PartsDDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Removing MemoryInstalling Memory Cards Replace the computer coverInstalling a PCI Card PCI CardsPage Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Express Card PCI Express CardsPage Page Removing a PCI Express Card Drive Panel Removing the Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive Panel Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Drives Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Interface Cables IDE Drive AddressingPower Cable Connector Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Replace the computer cover Media Card Reader Optional Removing a Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Page CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Replace the computer cover Heat-Sink Assembly Removing the Heat-Sink AssemblyProcessor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Install the heat-sink assembly Replace the computer cover Fan Assembly Removing the Fan AssemblyFront I/O Panel Removing the Front I/O PanelJumper Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionPassword features are enabled System BoardRemove the heat-sink assembly and processor Removing the System BoardPower Supply Replacing the System BoardRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Computer Cover Troubleshooting Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Suggested Resolution Power Light Problem DescriptionSystem Lights Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes System Setup Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens OverviewSystem Setup Options SystemRAID Auto Power Time OffMaintenance Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsClearing Cmos Settings
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