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5.
Insert the card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated.
6.
Slide the expansion card latch into position.
Figure 37. Installing an expansion card
1.
expansion card connector
3.
expansion card
7.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
8.
Install any device drivers needed for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Removing expansion card risers
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: The expansion card riser 1 and the x16 link on the riser 2 slot can be used only when both
the processors are installed.
Steps
1.
Holding the touch points, lift the expansion card riser from the riser connector on the system board.
2.
expansion card latch
4.
expansion card connector on the
system board
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