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9. Carefully grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners and move the
adapter directly from the static-protective package to adapter slot (avoid
touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter). Align the
adapter with the expansion slot guides; then, press the adapter firmly into the
expansion slot.
Attention: Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion
slot before you turn on the computer. Incomplete installation of an adapter
might damage the system board or the adapter.
Expansion-
slot cover
Adapter
Rear adapter
retention bracket
Front adapter
retention bracket
10. Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block
the flow of air from the fans. If you are installing an optional SCSI adapter, see
“Cabling an optional SCSI adapter” on page 30 for additional information.
11. If you have another adapter to install, repeat steps 4 through 10.
12. If you have installed a full-length adapter, press down on the top tab of the
front adapter-retention bracket to lock it in place (the tab is inside the fan
compartment that is next to the front adapter-retention bracket).
Note: If any adapter in your computer is large or has heavy cables attached to
it, you can secure the adapter with a screw. Insert one backup
expansion-slot screw (the screws are stored directly above the front
adapter-retention bracket) through the top of each adapter bracket into
the screw hole and secure the adapter before proceeding to the next
step.
13. If you have other options to install, do so now; otherwise, replace the side
cover (see “Replacing the side cover” on page 51), reconnect the external
cables and power cords, and turn on the computer.
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