8Close the card retention door by snapping it into place.

NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.

9Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation for the card for information about the card’s cable connections.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device, and then plug it into the computer.

10Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

11If you installed a sound card:

a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off (see page 103).

b Connect external audio devices to the sound card’s connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel.

12If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:

a Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and then change the setting to Off (see page 103).

b Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter’s connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel.

13Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing an Expansion Card

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 57.

2Gently push the release tab on the card retention door from the inside to pivot the door open. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open position.

3If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 114).

NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

4Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the cards.

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