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Agp cards, Removing an agp card – Dell XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 2 User Manual

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NOTE:

You must install filler brackets over empty card-slot openings to maintain FCC certification of the

computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

7

Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.

8

Close the computer cover (see page 102).

NOTICE:

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

the computer.

9

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

10

Remove the card’s driver from the operating system.

AGP Cards

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on

page 9.

Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP card.

Removing an AGP Card

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 68.

2

Open the computer cover (see page 70).

3

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

4

Pull the card up and out of the card clip.

PCI connector

AGP connector

AGP card

edge connector

retention arm

lever

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