A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps (continued)
7.
If you are installing a card into PCIe Slot 1, remove the card from its
packaging, handling the card by its edges and without touching any
components or gold connector pins. Otherwise skip to step 10.
8.
Line up the card’s connector with the slot, and then gently but firmly
press the card into the slot;
do not rock the card or force the card
into the slot
. If you encounter excessive resistance, check the card’s
connector and the slot for damage, and then try inserting the card
again
(Figure 5)
.
9.
Secure the card using the screw you removed previously
(Figure 5)
.
10.
If you are installing a card into PCIe Slot 2, remove the card from its
packaging, handling the card by its edges and without touching any
components or gold connector pins. Otherwise, skip to step 13.
11.
Turn the card components side down, line up the card’s connector
with the slot, and then gently but firmly press the card into the
slot;
do not rock the card or force the card into the slot
. If you
encounter excessive resistance, check the card’s connector and the slot
for damage, and then try inserting the card again
(Figure 6)
.
12.
Secure the card using the screw you removed previously
(Figure 6)
.
Chapter 3 – PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server 2H Installation Steps
Figure 5
Figure 6
6
Support Note:
Use of a short-handled Phillips screwdriver is
recommended for removing the port access cover for and installing
the card into PCIe slot 1.
