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6. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
7. Before you close the card retention mechanism, ensure that:
l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
8. Close the card retention latch and gently press until it clicks into place.
9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
11. If you installed a sound card:
a. Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see System Setup.
b. Connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the line-in connector on the back panel
of the computer. Back-Panel Connectors.
12. If you installed a network adapter card and want to turn off the integrated network adapter:
a. Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the Onboard Devices group, and change the setting to Off (see System Setup.
b. Connect the network cable to the network adapter card's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated network connector on
the back panel of the computer.
13. Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
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PCI Express x1 card
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PCI Express x1 card connector
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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
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage
to the equipment.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.