Agp and dvi adapter cards, Removing an agp/dvi adapter card – Dell OptiPlex GX270 User Manual
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AGP and DVI Adapter Cards
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX270 Systems User's Guide
Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP or DVI adapter card.
1.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
2.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
3.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
4.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
5.
Remove the computer stand
, if it is attached.
6.
Open the computer cover.
Removing an AGP/DVI Adapter Card
1.
Remove the filler bracket by raising the hinged lever and sliding the filler bracket up.
2.
Press the card lever toward the PCI connector.
3.
Pull the card up and out of the card clip.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "
Safety Instructions
."
CAUTION:
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:
The DVI adapter card works through your computer's integrated graphics. To control the adapter through your operating system, click the Start
menu, click Control Panel, and then click the driver's user-interface icon.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE:
Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
1 hinged lever
2 filler bracket