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
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located 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 provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards or a serial port adapter:
NOTE:
Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. ISA cards are not supported.
PCI Cards
If you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not replacing a
card, see "
1. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
2. Follow the procedures in "
Installing a PCI Card
1. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.