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2. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card edge connector aligns with the connector on the expansion card riser.
3. Insert the card edge connector into the expansion card connector until the card is firmly seated.
NOTE:
Ensure that the expansion card is properly seated along the chassis, so that expansion card latch can be
closed.
4. If applicable, connect the cables to the expansion card.
5. Install the expansion card riser on the system board.
Figure 38. Installing an expansion card
a. expansion card riser
b. expansion card latch
c. expansion card
Next steps
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Before working inside your system
Installing the expansion card riser
After working inside your system
Removing an expansion card
Related reference
Safety instructions
Remote management port card (optional)
The remote management port card is used for advanced management of the system.
Removing the optional remote management port card
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 are shipped with your product.
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