Dell DCSM PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters, PCI Cards, Installing a PCI Card

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PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters

PCI, PCI Express Cards, and PS/2 Serial Port Adapters

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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.

Your Dell™ computer supports a PS/2 serial port adapter and provides the following connectors for PCI and PCI Express cards:

•Two low-profile PCI card slots

•One low-profile PCI Express x16 card slot

NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. ISA cards are not supported.

PCI Cards

Installing a PCI Card

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

NOTE: For PCI card locations, see System Board Components.

2.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.

3.If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 5.

4.If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card (see Removing a PCI Card). If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. Then continue with step 6.

5.Prepare the card for installation.

NOTE: See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your computer.

1	release tab	2	card retention latch	3	card
4	card-edge connector	5	card connector