Intel D101GGC Installing and Removing a PCI Express* x16 Card, Installing a PCI Express x16 Card

Intel Desktop Board D101GGC Product Guide

Installing and Removing a PCI Express* x16 Card

CAUTION

When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that it is fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. If the card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector, an electrical short may result across the PCI Express connector pins.

Depending on the over-current protection of the power supply, certain board components and/or traces may be damaged.

Installing a PCI Express x16 Card

1.Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2.Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch snaps into place around the RM pin (Figure 15, A).

3.Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw (Figure 15, B).

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Figure 15. Removing a PCI Express x16 Card

Removing the PCI Express x16 Card

Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the RM:

1.Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23.

2.Remove the screw that secures the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel.

3.Push back on the RM lever until the retention pin completely clears the notch in the card.

4.Pull the card straight up.

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