Specifications

8. 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.

Attention: Make sure 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.

Rear

adapter

retention

bracket

Expansion

slot cover

Front

adapter

retention

bracket

Adapter

9. 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 57 for additional information.

10. If you have another adapter to install, repeat steps 4 through 9.

11. If you have installed a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter-support

bracket to the closed (locked) position.

Note: If any adapter in your computer is large or has heavy cables attached to

it, you can secure the adapter with a screw: insert one backup

expansion-slot screw (stored next to slot 1) through the top of each

adapter bracket into the screw hole and secure the adapter before

proceeding to the next step. If you use a screw to secure an adapter,

you will need to secure all adapters with screws. You cannot use both

the screws and the retention brackets to secure an adapter. You must

use one or the other.

12. Reinstall the rear adapter-retention bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the

closed (locked) position.

Note: The rear retention bracket rests against the computer side cover. You

might find it easier to lay the computer on its side to replace the side

cover.

13. If you have other options to install, do so now; otherwise, continue with step

14.

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