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To install the PCI riser assembly:

1Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39.

2Lower the PCI riser assembly (A), aligning the four hooks on the back edge of the riser assembly with the matching slots on the rear of the chassis (B).

3Press down on the assembly until the four hooks on the rear of the riser assembly engage the chassis rear panel slots. The riser cards will seat into the matching sockets on the mainboard.

4Connect the cables to the installed PCI card.

5Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40.

Removing and installing a PCI card

To remove a PCI card:

1Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39.

2Remove the CPU air duct. Perform the instructions described in “To remove the CPU air duct” section on page 45.

3Remove the PCI riser assembly from the server. See “To remove the PCI riser assembly” section on page 56.

4Open the rear retention clip by pushing the blue slide upward and rotating clip to the fully open position.

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