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Installing Wireless Network Card Dimension 4700
Hi,
I have a Dimension 4700 put into service Jan 2005.I removed the side panel and have 2 PCI Express slots open (other 2 are filled with ethernet and IEEE ports) and I am trying to install a D-Link Wireless Network Adapter that I purchased. However the adapter doesn't seem to fit in the slot (PCI Express x16 x 1).I was told that the adapter was universal and should be installable. Did I get the wrong adapter, can it be installed there or do I have to remove the IEEE firewire card and install the adapter there?
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jackshack
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April 7th, 2009 08:00
Universal, as applied to PCI cards, means that they will operate with either 5 volt or 3.3 volt signaling. The card is a standard PCI rather than PCI-e. If you must use that card you will need to clear one of the standard PCI slots.
You could also consider something like this, however: D-Link DWA-556. I know nothing about this particular card; I found it while searching for examples of PCI-e cards. This one is PCI-e X1. If you look around you may find other examples. Good luck!
speedstep
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April 7th, 2009 08:00
X16 Slot is for Video only.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4700/
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4700/sm/index.htm
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4700/sm/techov.htm#wp1052362
The Universal card would go into the PCI 2.2/33mhz slots J7B1 or J8B1
If you have a 4700C thats a totally Different issue.
Expansion Bus
Bus type
PCI 2.2
PCI Express x1 and PCI Express x16
Bus speed
PCI: 33 MHz
PCI Express:
x1 slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s
x16 slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s
PCI
connectors
two
connector size
120 pins
connector data width (maximum)
32 bits
PCI Express
connector
one PCI Express x1
connector size
36 pins
connector data width (maximum)
1 PCI Express lane
PCI Express
connector
one PCI Express x16
connector size
164 pins
connector data width (maximum)
16 PCI Express lanes
speedstep
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April 7th, 2009 08:00
4700C Has Different Layout. Universal PCI 2.2 card would not fit there due to needing LOW PROFILE PCIE X1 card.
http://www.keenzo.com/showproduct.asp?ID=3288142
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4700c/
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4700c/en/SM/index.htm
Deeme2
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April 7th, 2009 08:00
Thanks for the quick reply and the link. I will investigate...
speedstep
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April 7th, 2009 12:00
Removing the firewire card wont hurt anything.
Just follow proper safety like antistatic protection and unplug from the wall before opening the cover.
Before you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.
Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock.
In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):