Dell 960 Installing a PCI or PCIe Card

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Dell™Optiplex™960MiniTower/Desktop/SmallFormFactorServiceManual
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YourDell™computerprovidesthefollowingconnectorsforPCIandPCIExpress(PCIe)cards:
lTwo PCI card slots
lOne PCIe x16 card slot
lOne PCIe x1 card slot
lOne connector for an internal wireless card
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Installing a PCI or PCIe Card
If you are replacing a card, uninstall the driver for the existing card. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions.
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1. Perform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer.
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2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. The latch will remain in the open position.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC compliance of the computer. The brackets help to keep
foreign objects out of your computer and help direct airflow for cooling.
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PCIe x16 card
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release lever, securing tab (for PCIe cards)
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PCIe x16 card slot
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PCIe x1 card
5
PCIe x1 card slot
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NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCIe slots.