124 Installing System ComponentsTable 3-4. Expansion-Card Installation Priority for Riser 2Installing an Expansion CardCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized inyour product 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 camewith the product.1 Unpack the expansion card and prepare it for installation.For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.2 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnectthe system from the electrical outlet.3 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 87.4 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" onpage 90.5 Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket.See Figure 3-20.NOTE: Keep this bracket in case you need to remove the expansion card.Filler brackets must be installed over empty expansion-card slots to maintainFCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of thesystem and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.CardPriority Card TypeSlotPriorityMax Allowed 25-WCard1 SAS 6/iR 2 1 Y2 PERC 6/i 2 1 Y3 PERC H700* 2 1 Y4 PERC H200* 2 1 Y5 All other NICs 1 1 N*6 Non-Dell storage cards 1 1 N** When available
