Dell OptiPlex 740 User Manual
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Installing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI Card
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside and pivot the latch open.
3.
If you are installing a new PCI Express x16 card or DVI card, remove the filler bracket to create a card- slot opening. Then continue with
.
4.
If you are replacing a PCI Express x16 card or DVI card, remove the card (see
Removing a PCI Express x16 Card or DVI Card
). If necessary, disconnect
any cables connected to the card. Then continue with
.
5.
Prepare the card for installation.
6.
Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
NOTE:
For PCI card locations, see
System Board Components
.
CAUTION:
Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be
sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.
NOTE:
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your
computer.
1
PCI Express x16 card
2
PCI Express x16 card connector
1 PCI Express x16 DVI-card
2 DVI card connector
3 PCI Express x16 card connector