Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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Riser Card Expansion Slot
Figure 6-6. Riser Card Bracket and Expansion Slot
6-5 Installing Expansion Cards
Installing an Expansion Card
1. Locate the riser card bracket in your chassis accessory bag, and the riser card,
which may be purchased separately.
2. Power down the system and remove the cover.
3. Remove the PCI slot shield in the rear of the chassis.
4. Attach the riser card to the riser card bracket using screws.
5. 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.
6. Insert the expansion card into a slot on the riser card while aligning the expansion
card backplate with the open slot in the rear of the chassis.