Dell Intel PRO Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 7)

Installing the Adapter
Insert the PCI Express Adapter in the Server
NOTE: If you are replacing an existing adapter with a new adapter, you must re-install the driver.
1. Turn off the server and unplug the power cord, then remove the server's cover.
CAUTION: Turn off and unplug the server before removing the server's cover. Failure to do so
could endanger you and may damage the adapter or server.
2. Remove the cover bracket from a PCI Express slot (v1.0a or later).
PCI Express slots and adapters vary in the number of connectors present, depending on the data lanes being
supported.
NOTE: The following adapters will only fit into x4 or larger PCI Express slots.
l Intel® PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter
l Intel® PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter
l Intel® Gigabit ET Dual Port Server Adapter
l Intel® Gigabit ET Quad Port Server Adapter
The following adapters will only fit into x8 or larger PCI Express slots.
l Intel® Ethernet Server Adapter X520-2
l Intel® Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2
l Intel® Ethernet 10G 2P X540-t Adapter
l Intel® Ethernet 10G 2P X520 Adapter
Some systems have physical x8 PCI Express slots that actually support lower speeds. Please check your
system manual to identify the slot.
3. Insert the adapter in an available, compatible PCI Express slot. Push the adapter into the slot until the adapter is
firmly seated.
You can install a smaller PCI Express adapter in a larger PCI Express slot.
CAUTION: Some PCI Express adapters may have a short connector, making them more fragile
than PCI adapters. Excessive force could break the connector. Use caution when pressing the
board in the slot.
4. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for each adapter you want to install.
5. Replace the server cover and plug in the power cord.
6. Turn the power on.