Pci cards, Installing a card – Dell Precision 350 User Manual
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PCI Cards
Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 User's Guide
Your computer provides four slots for 32-bit 33-MHz cards. For more information see "
Specifications
" or "
System Board Components
."
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 "
Installing a Card
1.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
2.
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
3.
Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
4.
Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your computer, turn them off now.
5.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
6.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
7.
If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock.
8.
Open the computer cover
.
9.
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
NOTE:
To meet PC99 requirements, your Dell computer uses only PCI slots. ISA cards are not supported.
NOTICE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE:
Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
1
card
2
edge connector
3
card connector
4
retention arm
5
lever
6
filler bracket