Cards, Pci and pci express cards – Dell OptiPlex 330 (Late 2007) User Manual
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Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
9.
Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties.
10.
Click the General tab.
11.
To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.
Removing Memory
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
).
3.
Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
4.
Grasp the module at the end of the board and lift up.
5.
Replace the Optical Drive, if necessary (see
6.
Replace the computer cover.
Cards
Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards:
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One PCI Express x16 card slot (SLOT1)
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Two PCI card slots (SLOT2, SLOT3)
for card slot location.
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Your computer supports two PCI cards and one PCI Express x16 card.
If a card fan is not present in your computer and you are installing a graphics card that runs at 75 W or higher, Contact Dell to purchase a card fan.
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If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section.
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If you are removing but not replacing a card, see
Removing a PCI or PCI Express x16 Card
.
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If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
Installing PCI and PCI Express x16 Cards
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
).
3.
Rotate the release tab on the card retention latch until it snaps open.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
Before removing memory, you may need to remove the Optical Drive. See
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.
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.
NOTICE:
PCI Express graphics cards that run higher than 75 W require an additional cooling fan installed. Otherwise, your card could overheat and
damage your computer.