Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT)/Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
6.6.3 Installing an Expansion Card
The computer has four PCI expansion slots. Each slot can accommodate a
✎You can install a PCI card or a PCI Express x1, x16 expansion card in each expansion slot. To install an expansion card:
1.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
2.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
3.Remove the computer access panel.
4.Identify the slot into which you want to insert the expansion card.
5.If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis.
6.Pull the slot cover straight up from the socket then away from the inside of the chassis.
Removing the Expansion Slot Cover
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