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7. If there is an adapter already installed in the slot, remove it and place it on a
static-protective surface.
If the slot is empty, remove the expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the
computer, press on the slot cover. Grasp it and pull it out of the expansion slot.
Store it in a safe place for future use.
Attention:
Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This
maintains the electronic emissions standards of the computer and ensures
proper ventilation of computer components.
8. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter or system board according to the
documentation that comes with the adapter.
Attention:
Be certain that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion
slot before you turn on the computer. Incomplete installation of an adapter
might damage the system board or the adapter.
9. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package, carefully grasp the
adapter by the top edge or upper corners, and align it with the expansion slot
guides; then, press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot. Move the
adapter directly from the static-protective package to the adapter slot. Avoid
touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
Expansion
slot cover
Rear
adapter-
retention
bracket
10. Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block
the flow of air from the fans. If you are installing an optional SCSI adapter, see
"Cabling an optional SCSI adapter" on page 36 for additional information.
11. If you have another adapter to install, repeat steps 5 through 10.
12. If you have installed a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter-support
bracket to the closed (locked) position.
13. Reinstall the rear adapter-retention bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the
closed (locked) position.
Note: If any adapters in your computer are large or have heavy cables
attached to them, you can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket
Adapter
Front
adapter-
retention
bracket
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