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PCI Cards and Serial Port Adapters
Dell™OptiPlex™GX270SystemsUser'sGuide
PCI Cards
Serial Port Adapters
YourDell™computerprovidesslotsforuptofour32-bit, 33-MHz PCI cards, or three PCI cards and a serial port adapter. For more information, see
"Specifications."
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 "Removing a PCI Card."
1. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system.
2. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
3. 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.
4. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
6. Open the computer cover.
Installing a PCI Card
1. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
CAUTION: 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.
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