11.
Connect the power and data cables to the rear of the drives in the drive cage.
12.
Replace the computer access panel.
13.
Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, and then turn on the computer. The computer
should automatically recognize the additional memory.
14.
Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
Removing or installing an expansion card
The computer has three PCI Express x1 expansion sockets and one PCI Express x16 expansion socket.
NOTE:
You can install a PCI Express x1, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 socket.
For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 socket.
To remove, replace, or add an expansion card:
1.
Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.
Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3.
Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, and turn off any external devices.
4.
Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
IMPORTANT:
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long
as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. To prevent damage to internal components, you must
disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer.
5.
Remove the computer access panel.
6.
Release the slot cover retention latch that secures the slot covers by lifting the tab on the latch and
rotating the latch to the open position.
Removing or installing an expansion card
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