82 Removing and Installing Parts
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8
Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
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.
9
Connect 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 wall jack and then plug it into
the computer.
10
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then
turn them on.
11
If you installed an add-in network adapter and you want to disable the integrated network
adapter:
a
Enter system setup (see page 119), select
Integrated Devices,
and then change the
setting for
Network Interface Card
to
Off
.
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.
12
Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
Removing a PCI Card
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67.
2
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
3
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
4
Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
alignment bar
alignment guide
retention arm
filler bracket