Specifications

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2 Remove the card that you want to install from its static-proof bag and hold it by its corners,
taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card.
3 Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot and press down until the connector is
inserted all the way into the slot.
If you’re installing a 12-inch card, make sure the card engages the appropriate guide at the
front of the server.
Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted.
m Don’t rock the card from side to side; instead, press the card straight into the slot.
m Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out. Check the
connector and the slot for damage or obstructions, then try inserting the card again.
m Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected. If it resists and stays in place, and if
its gold connectors are barely visible, the card is connected.
Port access
opening
PCI slot
Reinstall the screw
to secure the
card in place.
If the PCI card you
are installing is full-length
(12 inches), make sure it fits
in one of these four card guides.