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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
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1 PCI Express x16 card 3 PCI Express x16 connector
2 retention mechanism
NOTE: If you are not replacing a card, install a ller bracket
in the empty card-slot opening.
To replace a card:
Remove the ller bracket to create a card-slot opening (if applicable). 1.
For information on conguring, customizing, and making internal 2.
connections on the card, see the documentation that shipped with the card.
Align the card with the connector on the system board.3.
Place the card in the connector and press down rmly. Ensure that the card 4.
is rmly seated in the connector.
If you are installing the PCI Express card into the x16 card connector, gently
push the retention mechanism and place the card in the connector.
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card (if applicable).5.
Push the shroud to snap it into place.6.
Close the side panel (see “Opening and Closing the Side Panel“ on page 7. 38).
Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn 8.
them on.