Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
Before working inside your system
3. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation.
NOTE:
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
4.
Remove the expansion card riser
.
5. If installed, remove the filler bracket.
Steps
1. Remove the filler bracket.
NOTE:
Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the
system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Figure 43. Removing expansion card filler
2. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card.
3. Holding the card by its edges, align the card and insert the expansion card in the connector on the expansion card riser.
Installing and removing system components
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