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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Installing an Expansion Card
The chassis supports one low profile PCI-E expansion card.
Figure 3-6. Expansion Card
Low Profile
Card
Installing an Expansion Card
1. Locate the
riser card bracket
in your chassis accessory bag, and the riser card, which is
purchased separately.
2. Power down the system as described in Section 3-1 and remove the rear cover.
3. Attach the riser card to the riser card bracket using screws.
4. Insert the riser card into the motherboard expansion slot while aligning the riser card
bracket with the rear of the chassis. Secure the bracket with screws.
5. Remove the PCI shield on the rear of the chassis to expose the opening through which
the PCI I/O ports will extend.
6. Insert the expansion card into the slot on the riser card while aligning the expansion
card backplate with the open slot in the rear of the chassis. .
7. Secure the card backplate to the chassis with the locking screw.
8. Replace the chassis cover and power up.