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Dell XPS GEN 3 Removing a PCI Card, Retention arm Alignment guide Alignment bar Filler bracket

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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 wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

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

11If you installed an add-in network adapter and you want to disable the integrated network adapter:

a Enter system setup (see page 113), 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.

12Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing a PCI Card

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61.

2Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.

3If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.

4Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

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XPS GEN 3 specifications

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