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16. Install the server system cover. For instructions, see “Installing the System Cover”.
17. Plug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable(s) into the server.
Installing and Removing a PCI Add-in Card
The instructions below describe how to install and remove a PCI add-in card.

Installing a PCI Add-in Card

1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See “Safety
Information”.
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power
cable(s).
3. Remove the server system cover. For instructions, see “Removing the System
Cover”.
4. Remove the processor air duct. For instructions, see “Removing the Processor Air
Duct”.
5. Remove the PCI riser assembly. For instructions, see “Removing the PCI Riser
Assembly”.
6. Open the rear retention clip by pushing the blue slide upward and rotating clip to
the fully open position (see letter “A”).
7. Remove the filler panel from the selected add-in card slot (see letter “B”).
8. Insert add-in card until it seats in riser card connector (see letter “C”).
Figure 42. I Installing a Full Height Add-In Card
9. Close both retention clips.
Note: Make sure that all empty add-in card slots have filler panels installed.
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