Installing An Expansion Card Into The Expansion Card Riser 2 Or 3; Removing An Expansion Card From The Expansion Card Riser 1 - Dell PowerEdge R730 Owner's Manual

Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3

Prerequisites
1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
Steps
1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
2. Lift the expansion card latch and remove the filler bracket.
3. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the connector on the expansion card aligns
with the expansion card connector on the riser.
4. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion card connector until the card is fully
seated.
5. Press the touch points to open the expansion card locking tabs.
6. Replace the expansion card latch.
7. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card.
NOTE: When installing a GPU card on riser 2 or riser 3 (default), connect the GPU card power
cable to the power connector on the riser.
Next steps
1. Follow the procedure listed in
2. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

Removing an expansion card from the expansion card riser 1

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1. Ensure that you follow the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Disconnect any cables connected to the expansion card.
4. Remove the expansion card riser.
NOTE: The expansion card riser 1 can be used only when both the processors are installed.
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
After working inside your
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
system.
system.
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