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Installing The PCIe Extender Adapter Card
NOTE: Contact Dell technical support if the PCIe extender adapter card is damaged. See
1.
Unpack the PCIe extender adapter card.
2.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
3.
Disconnect all attached devices and remove the system cover.
4.
Select an empty PCIe x16 slot.
To determine the correct PCIe slot for your PCIe Extender Adapter card, see the system specific
dell.com/support/manuals.
5.
Remove the filler bracket on the back of the system aligned with the PCIe slot you have selected.
6.
Align the PCIe extender adapter card with the PCIe slot you have selected.
CAUTION: Never apply pressure to the extender adapter card while inserting it in the PCIe slot. Applying
pressure may break the adapter module.
7.
Insert the PCIe extender adapter card until the card is firmly seated in the PCIe slot.
8.
Tighten the bracket screw (if any) or use the retention clips to secure the PCIe extender adapter card to the system
chassis.
9.
Connect the cables from the PCIe backplane to the PCIe extender adapter card.
For more information, see figure Removing and Installing a PCIe Extender Adapter Card.
NOTE: The backplane connector cables are labeled as PCIe BP A, PCIe BP B, PCIe BP C, and PCIe BP D for
connection to the backplane. The PCIe extender adapter card cable connectors are labeled as adapter port A,
B, C, and D respectively for connection to the card. These cables must not be reversed. For more information,
see figure Cabling a PCIe Extender Adapter Card.
10. Replace the system cover.
11. Reconnect the power cable and turn on the system.
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