Removing a PCI Card | Dell 3000 guide

NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can cause damage to the equipment.

6If you installed a sound card:

a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 80), 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.

7If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:

a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 80), select Network Controller, 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.

8Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing a PCI Card

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 45.

2If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.

3Remove the securing screw from the card bracket.

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

5If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89).

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.

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

6Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

7Remove the card’s driver from the operating system.

8If you removed a sound card:

a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 80), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to On.

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

9If you removed an add-in network connector:

a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 80), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to On.

b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel.

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Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Dell Operating System CD Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View Front and Back View of the Computer Back View Modem connector Removing the Computer Cover Cable from your monitor into the blue connector Computer cover Cover latch Back of computer Inside View of Your Computer Memory System Board Components DDR Memory Overview Memory Installation Guidelines Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Installing Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Cards PCI Cards Installing a PCI CardSecuring screw Filler bracket Removing and Installing Parts Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Card Card cutout Removing a PCI Card Side hinges Front panel Top tab Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Tabs Insert Removing the Front-Panel Insert Side hinges Front panel DrivesReattaching the Front Panel Power Cable Connector General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface Connectors Removing a Hard Drive Power cable Data cableHard Drive Small bracket tabs Drive bracket Drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Installing a Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cable Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Drive Securing screw Drive Alignment 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