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Pci express x16 card, Slot, Pci express x1 card – Dell OptiPlex GX620 User Manual

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8.

Gently press down on the card retention mechanism to secure the adapter bracket in place.

 

9.

Close the card retention latch by snapping it into place.

 

10.

Replace the computer cover

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11.

Uninstall the card's driver. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions.

 

12.

If you removed a sound card:

a.

 

Enter system setup

, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to On.

b.

 

Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer.

 

13.

If you removed an network-adapter card connector:

a.

 

Enter system setup

, select Network Controller, and change the setting to On.

b.

 

Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer.

 

PCI Express Cards

Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card.

If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "

Removing a

PCI Express Card

."

If you are replacing a card, uninstall the driver for the existing card. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions.

 

Installing a PCI Express Card

1 fully seated card

2 not fully seated card

3 bracket within slot

4 bracket caught outside of slot

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x1 card slot

2 PCI Express x1 card

4 PCI Express x16 card slot