Dell 760 Installing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter in the Riser-Card Cage

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7. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
lThe tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
lThe notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
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8. Secure any remaining card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.
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9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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Installing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter in the Riser-Card Cage
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1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the riser-card cage:
a. Check any cables connected to cards through the back panel openings. Disconnect any cables that will not reach the riser-card cage once they
are removed from the computer.
b. Rotate the riser-card cage handle up and gently pull on the handle to lift the riser-card cage up and away from the computer.
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4. Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Pivot the latch until it snaps into the open position.
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5. If you are installing a new PS/2 serial port adapter, remove the filler bracket to create an empty card-slot opening.
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6. If you are replacing a PS/2 adapter that is already installed in the computer, remove the adapter.
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7. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the adapter.
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8. Align the PS/2 serial-port adapter bracket in the retention slot and press down firmly. Ensure that the adapter is fully seated in the slot.
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9. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
lThe tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
lThe notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
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10. Secure the card(s) by closing the card retention latch and snapping it into place.
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11. Connect the adapter cable to the PS/2 serial port adapter connector (PS2/SERIAL2) on the system board (see System Board Components).
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riser-card cage
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handle
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riser cards (2)
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WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards or adapters.
CAUTION: 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.