Dell 960 manual Removing a PCI Card

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b.Connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer.

NOTICE: If you disable the integrated network adapter, you will not have AMT functionality.

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

Removing a PCI Card

1.Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer.

NOTE: For PCI card locations, see System Board Components.

2.Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside and pivot the latch open.

3.If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.

4.Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

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card retention latch

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release tab

 

 

 

 

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card

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card-edge connector

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card connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. 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 compliance of the computer. The brackets keep dust and dirt out of your computer and maintain the airflow that cools your computer.

6. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:

The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.

The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

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

7.Secure any remaining card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.

8.Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer.

9.Uninstall the card's driver. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions.

10.If you removed a sound card:

a.Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to On (see the DellTechnology Guide).

b.Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer.

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Contents Page Battery Replacing the BatteryPerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Contacting Dell Desktop Computer Inside View of Your ComputerDesktop Computer Cards Installing a PCI CardPCI and PCIe Cards Page Page Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Card in the Riser-Card Cage Page Perform the procedure in Before Working on Your Computer Removing a PCI Card From the Riser-Card CagePerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Internal Wireless Card Installation Internal Wireless Card Removal Installing a Second External Serial PortReplacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion DetectorSave your Bios settings and exit system setup Removing the Desktop Computer Cover Desktop Computer CoverReplacing the Desktop Computer Cover ALERT! Cover was previously removed Replacing the Heatsink Assembly Removing the Heatsink AssemblyProcessor Installing the Processor Removing the ProcessorPerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Remove and Replace the Fan and Shroud Assembly Data Interface Connectors General Installation Guidelines for Sata DevicesConnecting Drive Cables DrivesDrive Bay Inserts Power Cable ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Removing Drive Bay InsertsReplacing Drive Bay Inserts Optical DriveRemoving an Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderHard Drive Removing the Primary Hard Drive Replacing the Primary Hard Drive Page Removing the Secondary Hard Drive Page Installing a Secondary Hard Drive Page Page Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Assembly Removing the I/O AssemblyReplacing the I/O Assembly Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyDC Power Connectors DC Power Connector P1DC Power Connector P4 DC Power Connector P2DC Power Connector P5 and P6 Internal Speaker Installing an Internal SpeakerRemoving an Internal Speaker Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer System Board Components DIMM4Addressing Memory Configurations DDR2 Memory OverviewInstalling Memory Removing Memory Mini Tower Computer Installing a PCI or PCIe Card Page FPerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Removing a PCI or PCIe CardInternal Wireless Card Installation Internal Wireless Card Removal Chassis Intrusion Switch Save your Bios settings and exit system setup Removing the Mini Tower Computer Cover Mini Tower Computer CoverReplacing the Mini Tower Computer Cover ALERT! Cover was previously removed Processor Removing the Processor Remove the Fan Assembly FPerform the procedure Before Working on Your ComputerReplacing the Fan Assembly Drives Removing a Hard Drive Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer Page Replacing a Hard Drive Page Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Remove the Drive Bezel Replace the Drive BezelReplacing or Installing the Floppy Drive Removing the Floppy DriveFPerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Installing the Media Card Reader Removing the Media Card ReaderOptical Drive Replacing or Installing an Optical Drive FPerform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Assembly O assembly Securing screw O assembly cable connectors Remove the Bezel Replace the BezelPage Power Supply V12P0DIG White +3.3 VDC Orange +3.3VDC/SE 12 VDC Blue DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P8, and P9 DC Power Connector P7Internal Speaker Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer System Board Components Cards Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCIe x16 Card or DVI Card PCIe and DVI CardsRemoving a PCIe x16 Card or DVI Card Internal wireless card is an optional device Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer Internal Wireless Card Removal Chassis Intrusion Switch Back to Contents Removing the Small Form Factor Computer Cover Small Form Factor Computer CoverReplacing the Small Form Factor Computer Cover ALERT! Cover was previously removed Processor Installing the Processor Page Remove and Replace the Fan and Shroud Assembly Page `Drives Data interface cable connector Sata interface connector Removing the Hard Drive and Shroud Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Page Replacing the Hard Drive and Shroud Assembly Optical Drive Installing an Optical Drive Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Media Card Reader Replacing or Installing a Media Card Reader Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Remove the Bezel Replacing the BezelAssembly Perform the procedure After Working on Your Computer Power Supply VCC +5 Red DC Power Connector P3 Thermal Sensor P5 DC Power Connector P6+5VDC Internal Speaker Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer Fancpu Small Form Factor Computer Small Form Factor Computer Mini Tower System Board Screws Desktop System Board ScrewsSmall Form Factor System Board Screws Mini Tower Computer Back to Contents Power Problems Using the Hardware TroubleshooterTips Steady Amber Steady Blue Computer does not start up Memory ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Program stops respondingStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsOther software problems Program crashes repeatedlyInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Recommended Tools Before Working on Your ComputerAfter Working on Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer
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