Dell R300 owner manual Removing the Riser Card

x8-lane capability. The PCI-X left riser card provides one slot that can support either a 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X expansion slot or a PCIe x8-lane expansion slot.

Removing the Riser Card

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1If applicable, remove the bezel. See "Front Bezel" on page 67.

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

3Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 68.

4If applicable, disconnect the cable connector on the expansion card. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 96.

5If applicable, remove the expansion card from the riser.

6Press the release latch(es) on the riser board and lift the riser board straight up from the system board. See Figure 3-16.

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Installing System Components