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Installing or replacing a PCI card
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and
understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety
and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the
ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide,goto:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card. Your
computer has the following six expansion slots for installing or replacing PCI
cards:
v Two PCI card slots
v One PCI Express x1 card slot
v One PCI Express x4 card slot (x16 mechanical)
v Two PCI Express x16 card slots
To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and
disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 13.
3. Remove the PCI card holder. See “Removing and reinstalling the PCI card
holder” on page 16.
4. If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. If you
are replacing an old PCI card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and
gently pull it out of the slot, as shown:
Notes:
a. The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each
side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot.
Figure 16. Removing a PCI card
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