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Dell Dimension 8300 User Manual

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A d d i n g Pa r t s

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Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:

The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.

The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

Press the 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.

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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.

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Close the computer cover (see page 100), reconnect the computer and devices to
electrical outlets, and turn them on.

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

filler bracket

alignment bar

alignment guide

retention arm