Ps/2 serial port adapters – Dell OptiPlex 740 User Manual
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10.
Replace the riser-card cage:
a.
Align the tabs in the side of the riser-card cage with the slots on the side of the computer, and slide the riser-card cage down into place.
b.
Ensure that the riser-card connectors are fully seated in the connectors on the system board.
c.
Rotate the riser-card cage handle to the down position.
11.
Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
12.
Uninstall the card's driver. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions.
13.
If you removed a sound card:
a.
Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to On (see
System Setup
).
b.
Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer.
14.
If you removed a network-adapter card connector:
a.
Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to On (see
System Setup
).
b.
Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on the back panel of the computer.
PS/2 Serial Port Adapters
Installing a PS/2 Serial Port Adapter
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Gently lift the release tab on the card retention latch from the inside to pivot the latch open. Pivot the latch until it snaps into the open position.
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.
NOTICE:
Do not route card cables over the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage
to the equipment.
1
riser-card cage
2
slots
3
riser cards (2)
4
system board connectors (2)
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
NOTE:
See the documentation that came with the adapter for information on configuring the adapter, making internal connections, or customizing it for
your computer.