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Installing a pci express card – Dell OptiPlex GX280 User Manual

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1 PCI Express x16 card
2 PCI Express x16 card slot

If you are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. If you are removing but not

replacing a card, see "

Removing a PCI Express Card

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If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.

If you are installing or replacing a PCI card, see "

Installing a PCI Card

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Installing a PCI Express Card

1. Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

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

1 securing slot (not all cards) 6 retention arm
2 edge connector

7 lever

3 card connector

8 PCI Express x16 card