3Pull back slightly on the retention standoff tab at the front edge of the card and gently lift the card off the retention standoff. See Figure
As the holder releases from the standoff, the connector under the card disengages from the system board connector.
4Angle the card so that the notch on the card slips through the clip on the system board.
5Replace the expansion cards. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 113.
6Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 85.
7Reconnect the system and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.
iDRAC6 Enterprise Card (Optional)
Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card
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.
1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 83.
3Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 86.
4Remove the plastic filler plug of the iDRAC6 Enterprise port from the system back panel.
5Angle the card so that the
6Align the front edge of the card with the two front plastic retention standoffs next to the iDRAC6 connector on the system board, and lower the card into place. See Figure
When the front of the card is fully seated, the plastic standoffs snap over the edge of the card.
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