Allation is illustrated in figure 3-18 – Dell POWEREDGE 2950 User Manual

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4 Open the expansion-card guide latch and remove the filler bracket. See Figure 3-18.
5 Install the expansion card:

a

If the expansion card is full length, align its front edge with the front card guide. See Figure 3-18.

b

Position the expansion card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion-card
connector on the expansion-card riser board.

c

Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the PCI card connector until the card is fully seated.

d

When the card is seated in the connector, close the expansion-card latch. See Figure 3-18.

Figure 3-18.

Installing an Expansion Card

6 Connect any expansion-card cables for the new card.

See the documentation that came with the card for information about its cable connections.

7 Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

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front card guide

2

expansion-card connector

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card-edge connector

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expansion card

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expansion-card guide latch

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