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5. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the connector on the expansion card aligns
with the expansion-card connector on the riser.
6. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector until the card is fully
seated.
7. Replace the expansion-card latch.
8. To install a full-length card, use the supports provided on the cooling shroud.
9. If applicable, connect cables to the expansion card.
10. Install the system cover.
11. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached
peripherals.
12. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Removing an expansion card from the expansion-card riser 1
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 came with the product.
NOTE: You can use expansion-card riser 1 only when both the processors are installed.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the
electrical outlet and peripherals.
2. Remove the system cover.
3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
4. Remove the expansion-card riser.
5. Press tab A and rotate the latch clockwise.
6. Press tab B and rotate the latch down.
7. Remove the expansion card from the expansion-card riser.
8. If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot
opening and close the expansion-card latch.
NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion slot 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.
9. Reinstall the expansion-card riser.
10. Install the system cover.
11. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached
peripherals.
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