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Dell 8300 Installing an AGP Card, Close the computer cover, Back to Contents Page

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Installing an AGP Card

1.To add or replace the card, press the card lever toward the PCI connector and gently press the card into the AGP connector until it clicks into place.

2.Release the card lever, ensuring that the tab fits into the notch on the front end of the card.

3.Secure the card by lowering the hinged lever on the back panel.

4.Close the computer cover.

5.Connect the monitor cable to the card's video connector.

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

6.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions Dell Dimension 8300 SeriesTechnical Overview Technical Specifications Advanced Troubleshooting System Setup Program Removing and Installing PartsBack to Contents Page Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic Lights Dell Dimension 8300 Series Service ManualSystem Messages Beep CodesMessage correctly in the system setup programReseat the memory modules Back to Contents Page10. Close the computer cover Battery2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu 6. Open the computer coverBack to Contents Page Shutting Down Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsPCI Cards AGP Cards Installing a PCI CardCards PCI CardsPage 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu AGP CardsRemoving a PCI Card Removing an AGP CardBack to Contents Page Installing an AGP Card4. Close the computer cover Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer CoverDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Back to Contents PageBack to Contents Page Opening the Computer CoverDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Back to Contents PageReplacing the Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive DrivesReplacing the Hard Drive Removing a Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive 6. Open the computer cover Adding a Second Hard Drive7. Close the computer cover 2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu Adding or Replacing a Floppy Drive13. Close the computer cover 6. Close the computer cover Installing a Floppy DriveAdding or Replacing a CD/DVD Drive 1. Remove the front-panel inserts6. Open the computer cover Removing a CD/DVD Drive1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu Back to Contents Page Installing a CD/DVD Drive9. Close the computer cover Removing the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel Insert Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Removing the Front-Panel InsertThe insert frame fits only one way Back to Contents Page6. Reattach the empty insert frame over the front of the drive bay Memory Addressing Memory with 4-GB ConfigurationsInstalling Memory DDR Memory Overview Installing Memory5. Open the computer cover 1. Shut down the computer through the Start menuBack to Contents Page 11. Close the computer coverDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Installing the MicroprocessorMicroprocessor Removing the Microprocessor11. Remove the microprocessor from the socket b. Pull the release lever out until the heat sink is releasedc. Lift the heat sink away from the microprocessor NOTICE Lay the heat sink down with the thermal grease facing upwardInstalling the Microprocessor 10. Close the computer cover Back to Contents PageCards Removing and Installing PartsPower Supply BatteryRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply6. Close the computer cover Back to Contents PageComputer Information Technical SpecificationsConnectors PowerControls and Lights ConnectorsPower DrivesEnvironmental Back to Contents PageRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the System BoardBack to Contents Page 8. Close the computer coverSystem Setup Screens System Setup ProgramEntering the System Setup Program Viewing SettingsFunction OptionFunction OptionChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 7. Shut down the computer Clearing Forgotten PasswordsHyper-Threading 4. Open the computer coverBack to Contents Page Technical Overview Looking Inside Your Computer Power Supply DC Power ConnectorsIDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives Placement of Dell-Installed CardsPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Power SupplyDC Power Connectors Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P1DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P7 IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed DrivesPlacement of Dell-Installed Cards DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9Card Description Card ConnectorBack to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Back to Contents PageBack to Contents Page Turning Off Your ComputerDell Dimension 8300 Series Service Manual Back to Contents Page