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If applicable, install an expansion card into the expansion card riser.
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser
The procedure to install the expansion card in to the risers 1A (slot 1), 1B (slot 1), 4A (slot 4), 4B (slot 4) is same. The procedure
to install the expansion card in to the risers 1A (slot 2), 1B (slot 2), 4A (slot 3), 4B (slot 3) is same.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation.
NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
4. If applicable, disconnect the cables from the expansion card.
5. Remove the expansion card riser.
Steps
1. Pull and lift the expansion card retention latch lock to open.
2. If installed, remove the filler bracket.
NOTE: Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots 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.
Figure 111. Removing the filler bracket for riser
3. Pull the black card holder, hold the card by its edges, and align the card edge connector with the expansion card connector
on the riser. Insert the card edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated. Close the
metal retention latch. Push the black card holder to hold the card in the riser.
NOTE: The numbers on the image do not depict the exact steps. The numbers are for representation of sequence.
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