Figure 19. Removing expansion card from expansion card riser 3
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If you are removing the card permanently, install a metal filler bracket over the empty expansion slot opening and 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.
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Insert the expansion card latch into the slot to secure the bracket.
Installing expansion card into expansion card riser
Prerequisite
1
Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
NOTE:
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
Steps
1
Lift the expansion card latch and remove the filler bracket.
2
Hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector on the riser.
3
Insert the card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated.
4
Close the expansion card latch.
Next steps
1
If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card.
2
Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.
Opening and closing the full length PCIe card holder latch
About this task
NOTE:
Before installing a full length PCIe card, the PCIe card holder latch must be open.
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Removing and installing components
