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Dell OptiPlex 740 User Manual

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3.

Remove the filler bracket (if applicable).

 

4.

Align the PS/2 serial-port adapter bracket in the retention slot and press down firmly. Ensure that the adapter is fully seated in the slot.

Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:

l

 

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

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

 

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Close the card retention latch and gently press until it snaps into place.

 

6.

Connect the adapter cable to the serial port adapter connector (PS2/SER2) on the system board (see

System Board Components

for connector

locations).

 

7.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

 

Removing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter

 

1

card retention latch

2

alignment guide

 

 

NOTE:

See the documentation that came with the PS/2 serial port adapter for information on configuring the adapter, making internal connections, or

customizing it for your computer.

1 fully seated card

2 not fully seated card

3 bracket within slot

4 bracket caught outside of slot

 

 

 

 

NOTICE:

Do not route cables over any installed cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause

damage to the equipment.

NOTE:

See the documentation for the PS/2 serial port adapter for information about the cable connections.