3. Gently rock the PCI card forward, then lift it straight out of the PCI card slot, and
set it aside on an antistatic mat.
Removing the PCI Card
FIGURE 3-9
4. If you are not installing another PCI card in the empty slot, insert a filler panel
into the rear panel slot.
The rear panel slot must be closed with a filler panel to meet system Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI) and airflow requirements.
3.5.3
General PCI Card Guidelines
The total power consumption of all installed PCI cards must not exceed 400 Watts.
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