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6Close 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.
7Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
8Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties.
9Click the General tab.
10To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.
Removing Memory
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Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards:
 Three PCI card slots
 One PCI Express x16 card slot
 One PCI Express x4 card slot
 One PCI Express x1 card slot
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 on page 84.
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card...

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3If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then 
continue with step 5.
4If 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.
5Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, 
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8Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
 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.
9Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card’s cable connections.
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5If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot 
opening.
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see 
page 139).
 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.
6Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
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Installing a PCI Express Card
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 69.
2Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
edge connector
card connector filler bracketretention arm
lever
securing tab
securing slot
edge connector
card connector
top of retention 
mechanism tab
x16 card
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3If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. Then 
continue with step 5.
4If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the card.
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. If your card includes a retention 
mechanism, remove the top of the retention mechanism by pressing the tab and pulling up 
on the top. Gently pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease...

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8If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed the top of 
the retention mechanism, you can reinstall the top.
9Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:
 The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
 The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
10Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
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Removing a PCI Express Card
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 69.
2Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
3If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
4If your card includes a retention mechanism, remove the top of the retention mechanism by 
pressing the tab and pulling up on the top.
5Gently pull back the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its 
connector.
6If you are...

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3Remove the filler bracket.
4Slide the serial port adapter bracket down over the card-slot opening.
 NOTE: The serial port adapter should be installed in an used PCI slot. The PCI expansion card slots 
are labeled 4 through 6.
5Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:
 The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
 The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide....