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Installing an expansion card
Prerequisites
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: 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. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Locate the expansion-card connector on the system board/riser.
3. Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket.
4. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the
expansion-card connector.
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.
7. Close the system.
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached
peripherals.
9. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Removing expansion-card risers
Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
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: 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.
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