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Dell XPS 8300 (Late 2010) User Manual

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PCI Express Cards

5 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.

See the documentation that shipped with the card for information about

the card’s cable connections.

CAUTION:

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.

6 Replace the graphics card bracket, if applicable (see "Replacing the

Graphics Card Bracket" on page 32).

7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on

page 18).

8 Reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn

them on.

9 To complete the installation, see "Configuring Your Computer After

Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card" on page 42.

Configuring Your Computer After Removing or

Installing the PCI Express Card

NOTE:

For information about the location of external connectors, see the Setup

Guide.

For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the

documentation that shipped with the card.

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