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56 Installing System Components
15
Partition and logically format the drive.
See the documentation for your operating system for instructions.
16
(Optional) Test the hard drive by running the system diagnostics. See "Running the System
Diagnostics" on page 97.
17
If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive.
Expansion Cards
The system board can accommodate up to five expansion cards:
• two 5-V, half-length 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI (slots 3 and 5)
• one 2.5-Gb/sec PCIe x1 (slot 1)
• one 2.5-Gb/sec PCIe x4 (slot 4)
• one 2.5-Gb/sec PCIe x8 (slot 2)
See Figure 6-2 for the location of the expansion card slots.
NOTE: The size of the expansion card connectors for the PCI x4 card is PCIx 8, and for the PCI x8 card is PCI x16.
Removing an Expansion Card
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.
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 41.
3
To open the card retention door, press the two release tabs inward. See Figure 3-13.
4
If necessary, disconnect any cables from the card.
5
Grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector.
6
If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card slot.
NOTE: Filler brackets must be installed over 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.
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