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:
Gently push the release tab on the card retention lever.
If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then
continue with step 5.
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.
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.
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card retention lever
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card
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card-edge connector
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card connector
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.
Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in
the slot.
Gently press down on the card retention lever to secure the card.
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
If you installed a sound card:
Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to Off.
Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external
audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back
panel.
If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to turn off the integrated network
adapter:
Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and change the setting to Off.
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.
Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
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.
Snap the card retention lever into place.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
Uninstall the card's driver
If you removed a sound card:
Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to On.
Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the computer back panel.
If you removed an add-in network connector:
Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and change the setting to On.
Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel.
If applicable, remove the card installed in the PCI3 connector on the system board.
Remove the card cage:
Check any cables connected to cards through the back-panel openings. Disconnect any
cables that will not reach the card cage once they are removed from the computer.
Gently pull on the handle and lift the card cage up and away from the computer.
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card cage
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handle
If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create an empty card-slot opening.
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. Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
NOTE: See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your computer.
Prepare the new card for installation.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.
Press the release tab to raise the card retention lever.
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release tab
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card-edge connector
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card retention lever
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card connector
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card
Insert the card firmly into the card connector on the riser board.
Lower the card retention lever and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
Replace the card cage:
Align the tabs in the side of the card cage with the slots on the side of the computer, and
slide the card cage down into place.
Ensure that the riser boards are fully seated in the connectors on the system board.
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
Replace the computer cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.
If you installed a sound card, perform the following steps:
Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to Off.
Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external
audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back
panel.
If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to turn off the integrated network
adapter:
Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to Off.
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.
Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
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.
Lower the card retention lever and press it into place.
Replace the card cage (see step 9 of the previous procedure).
Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.
Uninstall the card's driver.
If you removed a sound card:
Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to On.
Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the computer back panel.
If you removed an add-in network connector:
Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and change the setting to On.
Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the computer back panel.
PCI Express Cards
Your computer supports one half-height PCI Express x16 card.
If you are replacing a PCI Express x16 card, remove the installed card:
Press the lever with your thumb until you release the securing tab.
While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the card connector..
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PCI Express x16 card
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lever
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securing slot (not all cards)
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securing tab
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PCI Express x16 card connector
NOTE: See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or customizing it for your computer.
Prepare the card for installation.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.
Press the card lever away from the card connector and insert the new card.
Press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
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fully seated card
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not fully seated card
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bracket within slot
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bracket caught outside of slot
Release the card lever, ensuring that the tab fits into the notch on the front end of the card.
Secure the card by lowering the lever on the back panel.
Replace the computer cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.
If you installed a sound card:
Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to Off.
Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external
audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back
panel.
If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to turn off the integrated network
adapter:
Enter system setup, select Network Controller and change the setting to Off.
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.
Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
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.
Lower the retention arm and press it into place.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
them on.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.
Uninstall the card's driver.
If you removed a sound card:
Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and change the setting to On.
Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the computer back panel.
If you removed an add-in network connector:
Enter system setup, select Network Controller, and change the setting to On.
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.
NOTE: The serial port adapter for your small-desktop computer also includes two PS/2 connectors.
Gently push the release tab on the retention lever.
Remove the filler bracket (if applicable).
NOTE: See the documentation that came with the adapter for information on configuring the adapter, making internal connections, or customizing it for your computer.
Place the serial port adapter bracket in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the
adapter is fully seated in the slot.
Gently press the card retention lever to secure the adapter bracket.
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
Connect the adapter cable to the serial port adapter connector (SER_PS2) on the system
board.
Connect any cables that should be attached to the serial port adapter.
NOTE: See the documentation for the serial port adapter for information about the cable connections.
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retention lever
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serial port adapter bracket
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serial port adapter connector
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serial port adapter system board connector (SER_PS2)
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
them on.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.
Gently push the release tab on the card retention lever.
Disconnect the cable that connects the adapter to the system board.
Grasp the serial port adapter bracket by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
them on.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.
If applicable, remove the card installed in the PC13 connector on the system board.
Remove the card cage:
Check any cables connected to cards through the back-panel openings. Disconnect any
cables that will not reach the card cage once they are removed from the computer.
Gently pull on the handle and lift the card cage up and away from the computer.
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card cage
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handle
If you are installing a new serial port adapter, remove the filler bracket to create an empty
card-slot opening. If you are replacing an adapter that is already installed in the computer,
remove the adapter. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the adapter. Grasp the
serial port adapter by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
Prepare the serial port adapter for installation.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards or adapters.
Gently push the release tab on the retention lever.
Place the serial port adapter bracket in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the
adapter is fully seated in the connector.
Gently press the retention lever down to secure the adapter.
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
Connect the adapter cable to the serial port adapter connector (SER_PS2) on the system
board.
Replace the card cage:
Align the tabs in the side of the card cage with the slots on the side of the computer, and
slide the card cage down into place.
Ensure that the riser boards are fully seated in the connectors on the system board.
Connect any disconnected cables.
Replace the computer cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.
Install any drivers required for the serial port adapter.
Remove the card cage (see step 3 of the previous procedure)
Press the tab to raise the retention lever.
Disconnect the cable that attaches the adapter to the system board.
Grasp the serial port adapter by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
If you are removing the adapter permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card slot
opening.
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.
Lower the retention lever and press it into place.
Replace the card cage (see step 10 of the previous procedure).
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn
them on.
After you open and close the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to appear on the screen at the next computer start-up:
NOTE: If an admin password has been assigned by someone else, contact your network administrator for information on resetting the chassis intrusion detector.
