Installing an expansion cardCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat came with the product.NOTE: The expansion-card riser 1 and the x16 link on the riser 2 slot can be used only when boththe processors are installed.1. Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.2. Locate the expansion-card connector on the system board/riser.3. Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket.4. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with theexpansion-card connector.5. Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-card connector until the card is fullyseated.6. Slide the expansion-card latch into position.7. Close the system.8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attachedperipherals.9. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.Removing expansion-card risersCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat came with the product.NOTE: The expansion-card riser 1 and the x16 link on the riser 2 slot can be used only when boththe processors are installed.1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from theelectrical outlet and peripherals.2. Open the system.3. Holding the touch points, lift the expansion-card riser from the riser connector on the system board.44