Dell T310 owner manual Installing an Expansion Card

Table 3-3. Expansion-Card Installation Priority

			Max	25-W
Card Priority	Card Type	Slot Priority	Allowed	Card?
1	PERC 6/i Adapter	1	1	Y
2	S300 Adapter	1, 2	1	Y
3	SAS 6/iR	1, 2	1	Y
4	SAS 5/iR	3, 1	1	Y
5	PERC 6/E 256	1, 2, 3	2	Y
6	PERC 6/E 512	1, 2, 3	2	Y
7	SAS 5/E	1, 2, 3	2	Y
8	All other NICs	3,1, 2	3	N*
9	Non-Dell storage cards	1	1	N*
10	Intel PRO/1000PT 1G Cu	4, 5, 3	3	N*
	Single Port NIC

*Refer to the expansion card’s documentation to determine if the maximum power exceeds 15W. Any cards that exceed 15W will be affected by the restriction of one 25W card.

Installing an Expansion 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.

NOTE: Before installing any expansion cards, see "Expansion card installation Guidelines"

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

3Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See"Removing the Expansion Card Stabilizer" on page 87.

4If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket.

Installing System Components

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