Next steps
1.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2.
Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Removing an expansion card from the expansion card riser 1
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3.
Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
4.
Remove the expansion card riser.
NOTE: The expansion card riser 1 can be used only when both the processors are installed.
Steps
1.
Press tab A and rotate the latch clockwise.
2.
Press tab B and rotate the latch downward.
3.
Remove the expansion card from the expansion card riser 1.
4.
If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot
opening, and then close the expansion card latch.
NOTE: You must install a filler bracket over an empty expansion card slot to maintain Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust
and dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
5.
Close the latches of tab A and tab B.
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