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Drive panel, Removing the drive panel – Dell Dimension E521 User Manual

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7 Close the card retention door to snap it into place, securing the cards.

NOTICE:

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

computer.

8 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn

them on.

9 Remove the card’s driver from the operating system.

10 If you removed a sound card:

a

Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 111), go to Onboard Devices and select
Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to On

b

Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer. See
"Back Panel Connectors" on page 14.

11 If you removed an add-in network connector:

a

Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 111), go to Onboard Devices and select
Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to On.

b

Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer. See
"Back Panel Connectors" on page 14.

Drive Panel

CAUTION:

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

Product Information Guide.

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before

removing the cover.

Removing the Drive Panel

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 63).

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