6. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Using the following illustration as a guide, ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
7. Gently rotate the release tab downward to move the card-retention latch into place to secure the cards.
1
PCIe x16 card
2
release lever
3
securing slot (not all cards)
4
securing tab
5
PCIe x16 card connector
1
card fully seated
2
card not fully seated
3
bracket within slot
4
bracket caught outside of slot
1
release tab
2
card-retention latch
3
card
4
card-edge connector
5
card connector