7.
Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that:
l
The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
l
The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
8.
Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
9.
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
10.
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
11.
If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:
a.
Enter the system setup program
, select
Integrated Devices,
and then change the setting for
Network Interface Card
to
Off
.
b.
Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter's connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the
back panel.
12.
Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation.
Removing an Expansion Card
1.
Follow the procedures in "
Before You Begin
."
2.
Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm.
NOTICE:
Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or
cause damage to the equipment.
NOTE:
If you are installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card, ensure you connect the additional power cable.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer.
