Dell 420 manual Expansion-Card Removal, Expansion-Card Installation

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Figure 21 shows the AGP card extension that occludes PCI slots 1 and 2.

The following is a list of valid expansion-card combinations:

One AGP card and five PCI cards

One AGP card, four PCI cards, and one RAID card

One AGP Pro50 card and four PCI cards

One AGP Pro50 card, three PCI cards, and one RAID card One AGP Pro110 card and three PCI cards

One AGP Pro110 card, two PCI cards, and one RAID card

Expansion-Card Removal

To remove an expansion card, perform the following steps.

CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "Precautionary Measures."

1.Remove the computer cover.

2.Rotate the power supply away from the system board.

3.Remove the AGP card brace.

4.Disconnect any cables connected to the card.

5.Unscrew the mounting bracket screw of the card you want to remove.

6.Grasp the card by its outside corners, and ease it out of its connector.

7.If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty card-slot opening.

NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.

Expansion-Card Installation

To install a replacement expansion card, perform the following steps.

CAUTION: Before you remove the computer cover, see "Precautionary Measures."

1.Remove the computer cover.

2.Rotate the power supply away from the system board.

3.Prepare the card as necessary, using the instructions provided with the card.

4.Insert the expansion card into the expansion-card connector.

5.If the expansion card is full-length, insert the front end of the card into the corresponding card guide on the inside front of the chassis as you insert the card into its connector. Insert the card's edge connector firmly into the expansion-card slot. Gently press the card into the connector until it is fully seated (see Figure 22).

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Contents Initial release 30 Nov Overview Precautionary MeasuresRecommended Tools Computer Cover Restarting the SystemInternal View Interior Service LabelExpansion Cards Front-Panel InsertsExpansion Card Removal AGP Pro50 Card ExtensionControl Panel Expansion-Card GuideDrives Chassis Intrusion SwitchDiskette Drive Removal Drive Locations25-Inch Drive Removal Hard-Disk Drive Removal Hard-Disk Drive Bracket RemovalInstalling a Hard-Disk Drive in the Bracket Hard-Disk Drive ReplacementHooks ScrewLatch Rotating the Power Supply Power SupplySystem Board Components System Board ComponentsSystem Board Jumpers System Board Jumper Settings DescriptionSystem Board Labels RIMMsRimm Removal Microprocessor Removal Microprocessor/Heat Sink AssemblyMicroprocessor Replacement Cooling Fan BatterySystem Board Removal System BoardBack to Contents Overview Padlock Ring Release Computer Cover Replacement Orientation View Front PanelFront-Panel Insert Removal Inch diskette drive Inch drive bays Hard-disk drive Inch Diskette Drive Bracket 25-Inch Drive Replacement Inch Diskette, Tape, or CD-ROM Drive ReplacementAttaching Cables to 5.25-Inch Drives Inserting a Hard-Disk Drive in the Bracket Hard-Disk Drive InstallationInserting the Drive Bracket AGP Card Brace Removal AGP Card BraceAGP Pro110 Card Extension Expansion-Card Removal Expansion-Card InstallationExpansion-Card Guide and Fan Installing an Expansion CardControl Panel Power Supply System Board Components Page AGP KYB To replace a microprocessor, perform the following steps Microprocessor Removal Microprocessor Cooling Fan Removal Microprocessor Cooling FanBattery Rotate the system power supply
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420 specifications

The Dell 420, 220, and 220S are well-regarded servers in the Dell PowerEdge lineup, showcasing robust performance and reliability for various enterprise applications. These servers are designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses, as well as larger enterprises seeking reliable computing solutions.

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