Pci Cards; Installing A Pci Card - Dell XPS /Dimension Owner's Manual

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Close the computer cover (see page 117).
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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 then turn them on.
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Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
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Click the General tab.
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To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM)
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listed.

PCI Cards

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions on page 13.
Your Dell™ computer provides slots for up to four 32-bit, 33-MHz cards. For more
information, see "Specifications" on page 120.
NOTE: For optimum performance, install a PCI sound card only in PCI slot 3 or 4 and a
modem card only in PCI slot 2, 3, or 4.

Installing a PCI Card

If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating
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system.
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 80.
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Open the computer cover (see page 82).
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Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
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