Expansion Cards; Removing An Expansion Card - Dell PowerEdge HR675 Hardware Owner's Manual

12 Replace the system cover (see "Installing the System Cover" on page 67).
13 Replace the front bezel (see "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 64).
14 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the drive's controller is
enabled (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 41).

Expansion Cards

The system board can accommodate up to five expansion cards (see
Figure 6-1):
• One 3.3-V, full-length PCI-X (slot 5)
• One 3.3-V, full-length PCIe x4 (slot 2)
• One 3.3-V, full-length PCIe x4 with x8 connector (slot 1)
• Two 3.3-V, full-length PCIe x8 (slots 3 and 4)
NOTE:
Slot 1 is reserved for an optional RAC card.
NOTE:
A SAS controller card may be installed in slot 3 or 4; however, a PERC 6/iR
card, if used, must be installed in slot 3.

Removing an Expansion Card

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 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet and from the peripherals.
2 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 66).
3 Open the expansion card cover (see Figure 3-7).
NOTE:
4 Open the expansion card latch adjacent to the slot (see Figure 3-20).
5 Disconnect any cables connected to the card.
6 Grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector.
You can remove the expansion card cover, if desired, and set it aside.
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