Dell 960 PCI and PCIe Cards

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Dell™Optiplex™960MiniTower/Desktop/SmallFormFactorServiceManual
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YourDell™computersupportsaPS/2serialportadapterandprovidesthefollowingconnectorsforPCIandPCIExpress(PCIe)cards:
lOne low-profile PCI card slot
lOne low-profile PCIe x16 card slot
lOne connector for an internal wireless card
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PCI and PCIe Cards
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Installing a PCI Card
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1. FPerform the procedure Before Working on Your Computer.
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2. Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside and pivot the latch open.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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
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PCIe x1 card slot
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NOTE: For PCI card locations, see System Board Components.