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Pci and pci express cards and serial port adapters, Pci cards, Installing a pci card – Dell OptiPlex GX280 User Manual

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PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters

Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX280 Systems User's Guide

PCI Cards

PCI Express Cards

Serial Port Adapters

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.

Your Dell™ computer supports a serial port adapter and provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards:

two half-height

PCI card

slot and one half-height

PCI Express x16 card

slot

NOTE:

Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. ISA cards are not supported.

PCI Cards

Installing a PCI Card

1. Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."

2. Gently push the release tab on the card retention lever.

3. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then continue with step 5.

4. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card. If necessary, disconnect any

cables connected to the card.

5. Prepare the card for installation.

NOTE:

See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal

connections, or customizing it for your computer.