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7. Angle the card into the PCI card guide. Align the PCIe card keyway with the slot key, and then
firmly seat the card in the slot as shown in the following figure
.
If required by the card, connect the auxiliary power cable to the card (not illustrated), or other cables
or accessories described in the card instructions. (See
Removing the expansion card guide/front
fan holder on page 126 to find the storage location of the auxiliary power cables.)
Figure 5-96 Installing a PCIe card
8. Close the expansion card retention clamp by rotating it downward
2
. The retention clamp is
secured by the expansion card support.
NOTE: It is normal for the expansion card retention clamp to have a slight (5-10 degree) angle
when closed. If the angle is greater than this, open the clamp and ensure that all cards are properly
seated and all the brackets are mated to the chassis, then re-close the clamp.
9. Install the expansion card support (see Installing the expansion card support on page 79).
10. Reinstall all removed components and reconnect any cables that have been disconnected.
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