
2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3.If applicable, install the expansion card(s) into the expansion card riser. For more information, see Installing expansion cards.
Steps
1.Align the expansion card riser with the guide pin on the system board and the guide slot on the chassis.
2.Lower the expansion card riser and press it until it clicks into place.
CAUTION: The expansion card riser should be installed in the system before you install the expansion card riser cables to prevent pin damage in the PCIe connectors on the system board.
Next steps
1.If applicable, connect the riser cables to the system board.
2.Install the PCIe shroud.
3.Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
4.Install any device drivers required for the expansion card. For more information, see the documentation for the card.
Related Tasks
Installing the PCIe shroud
Removing expansion cards
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
1.Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2.Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3.Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card and the system board.
CAUTION: The expansion card riser cables should be removed before removing the expansion card riser to prevent pin damage in the PCIe connectors on the system/switch board.
4.Remove the PCIe shroud. For more information, see Removing the PCIe shroud.
5.Remove the expansion card riser. For more information, see Removing expansion cards.
Steps
1.Pull the expansion card latch to open it.
2.Open the expansion card clip.
3.Hold the expansion card by its edges, and remove it from the expansion card connector.
4.If you are removing the expansion card permanently, install an expansion card blank by performing the following steps:
a.Slide the expansion card blank into the expansion card slot on the side of the expansion card riser.
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