1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
3.
If present, press the tab on the card retention device that lays over the installed cards and rotate it upwards to gain full access to the card.
4.
Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall.
5.
Remove the filler bracket or existing card (see
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
) to create a card- slot opening.
6.
Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your
computer.
7.
Position the card so that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab (if present) is aligned with the securing slot.
8.
Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
NOTICE:
If you have or are upgrading to the optional dual-graphics configuration, see
Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration
to
install a graphics card.
1
release tab
2
card retainer
3
alignment guide
4
fan bracket
NOTE:
If the card is full-length, insert the card guide into the alignment slot on the fan bracket.
1
PCI Express x16 card
2 securing tab
3
PCI Express x16 card slot
NOTICE:
Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card. If the card is not installed correctly, you may damage the system board.
