User's Manual

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11. Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the card(s).
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12. Connect 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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13. If you replaced a card that was already installed in the computer and you removed one or both retention mechanisms, you may reinstall the retention
mechanisms.
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14. Before replacing a 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.
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15. Snap the card retention mechanism into place, securing the card. Repeat if the card retention mechanism near the system fan was also removed.
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16. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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17. If you installed a sound card:
a. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off.
b. 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.
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18. If you installed a network adapter card and want to disable the integrated network adapter:
a. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to Off.
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card retention door
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release tab
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.
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release tab
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card retention mechanism
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card retention door
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer.