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Dell Dimension 8400 User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

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12

If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network
adapter:

a

Enter system setup (see page 111), select Network Controller, and then change the
setting to Off.

b

Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter’s connectors. Do not connect
the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel.

13

Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.

Removing a PCI Card

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59.

2

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

3

If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.

4

Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

5

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 123).

NOTE:

Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification

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

6

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

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into

the computer.

7

Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then
turn them on.

8

Remove the card’s driver from the operating system.

9

If you removed a sound card:

a

Enter system setup (see page 111), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting
to On.

b

Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the
computer.

10

If you removed an add-in network connector:

a

Enter system setup (see page 111), select Network Controller, and then change the
setting to On.

b

Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the
computer.