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12.While holding the expansion card bracket against the chassis, slide the slot cover lock down toward the expansion card brackets and slot covers (1) to secure them in place then replace the thumbscrew (2) that secures the slot cover lock.
Figure 2-13 Securing the Expansion Cards and Slot Covers
13.Connect external cables to the installed card, if needed. Connect internal cables to the system board, if needed.
14.Replace the computer access panel.
15.Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.
16.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
17.Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for instructions about using Computer Setup.
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