2.8 Long Card Support Guide
The long card support guide secures that long expansion cards are positioned firmly in place.
Make sure the handle of the expansion card is locked in the expansion card guide.
To install a long expansion card, follow these steps.
1.Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings.
2.Remove the system chassis cover.
3.Remove the bracket opposite the PCI slot. Refer to “2.7 Screwless Expansion Card Slot” on page
4.Align the long card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.
5.Secure the card to the chassis by locking the expansion card slot screwless lock. Refer to “2.7 Screwless Expansion Card Slot” on page
6.Replace the chassis cover.
7.Set up the BIOS if necessary.
8.Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards from the slot. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury, damage the expansion card or other motherboard components.
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