Dell DL2000 owner manual Installing System Components

NOTE: The procedure for installing expansion cards into the left and central risers is the same except that there is no card guide for cards installing into the central riser, and only half-height cards are supported on the central riser. Full-length expansion card installation is illustrated in Figure 3-14.

1Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.

For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.

2Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 67.

4Open the expansion-card guide latch and remove the filler bracket. See Figure 3-14.

5Install the expansion card:

a If the expansion card is full length, align its front edge with the front card guide. See Figure 3-14.

b Position the expansion card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card connector on the expansion-card riser board.

c Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the PCI card connector until the card is fully seated.

d When the card is seated in the connector, close the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-14.

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