Dell PowerEdge 1750 - Manual (Page 25)

Installing an Expansion Card
1. Remove the optional front bezel, if present. See " Removing the Bezel ."
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
3. Prepare the expansion card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the expansion card for information about configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise
customizing the card for your system.
4. Open the system covers. See " Opening the System Covers ."
5. Remove the filler bracket from the expansion slot.
Figure 4-5. Installing an Expansion Card
6. Slide the plastic expansion-card latch in the chassis wall up to the release position, and pivot it back to allow card insertion.
7. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector on the riser board.
8. Press in until the card is fully seated, ensuring that the card's filler bracket also fits correctly into the expansion-slot opening. See Figure 4 -5 .
9. When the card is seated in the connector, pivot the expansion-card latch back and press it down firmly.
10. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation supplied with the card for information about its cable connections.
11. Close the system covers. See " Closing the System Covers ."
12. Reconnect the system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
13. Replace the optional front bezel, if applicable. See " Replacing the Bezel ."
Removing an Expansion Card
1. Remove the optional front bezel, if present. See " Removing the Bezel ."
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
3. Open the system covers. See " Opening the System Covers ."
4. Disconnect any cables connected to the card.
5. Slide the plastic expansion-card latch in the chassis wall up to the release position. See Figure 4 -5 . Pivot the latch back to allow for card removal.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. See the System
Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. See the System Information
Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.