132 | Installing System ComponentsInstalling the LSI 9260-8i CardCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Youshould only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in yourproduct documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service andsupport team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is notcovered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came withthe product.CAUTION: Expansion cards can only be installed in the slots on the expansion-card riser. Do not attempt to install expansion cards directly into the riserconnector on the system board.1 Unpack the LSI 9260-8i card and prepare it for installation. Forinstructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.2 Recommend to turn off the system, including any attached peripherals,and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.3 Remove the system-board assembly. See "Removing a System-BoardAssembly" on page 115.4 Connect the RAID battery cable to the BBU interposer card. SeeFigure 3-14.5 Attach the BBU interposer card onto the LSI 9260-8i card by securingthe three screws coming with the RAID battery. For the installationsteps of the RAID battery, see “LSI 9260-8i RAID Battery (Optional)”on page 135.6 Remove the screw securing the filler bracket. Grasp the filler bracket byits edges, and carefully remove it from the expansion-card connector.NOTE: Keep this bracket in case you need to remove the expansion card.Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-cards slots tomaintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust anddirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside thesystem.7 Connect the two SAS/SGPIO cables to the LSI 9260-8i card assembly.
