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Agp cards, Removing an agp card – Dell XPS/Dimension XPS User Manual

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If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot

opening.
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 129).

NOTE: You must install filler brackets over empty card-slot openings to maintain FCC

certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

7

Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.

8

Close the computer cover (see page 117).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then

plug it into the computer.

9

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

10

Remove the card’s driver from the operating system.

AGP Cards

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions on page 13.

Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for an AGP card.

Removing an AGP Card

1

Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 80.

2

Open the computer cover (see page 82).

3

Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.

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