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Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series Service Manual
PCI Cards
AGP Cards
PCI Cards
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
Your Dell™ computer provides slots for up to four
If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a Card."
Installing a PCI Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in your Owner's Manual.
1.If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
2.Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
3.Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
4.Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
5.Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
6.Open the computer cover.
7.Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
8.If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a
9.If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
