90 Installing System ComponentsTable 3-1. Expansion-Card Installation OrderInstalling an Expansion 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 not coveredby your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with theproduct.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."4 Open the expansion-card latch and remove the filler bracket. SeeFigure 3-8.5 Install the expansion card:a Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edgeconnector aligns with the expansion-card connector on the expansion-card riser.b Insert the card-edge connector firmly into the expansion-cardconnector until the card is fully seated.Card Priority Card Type Slot PriorityMaxAllowed25-WCard?1 PERC 5/E controller 1, 2 1 Y2 PERC 6/E controller 1, 2 1 Y3 10 Gb NIC 2, 1 1 Y4 All other Dell storage cards 1, 2 1 Y5 All other NICs 2, 1 2 N*6 Non-Dell storage cards 1, 2 2 N** Refer to the expansion card’s documentation to determine if the maximum power exceeds15W. Any cards that exceed 15W will be affected by the restriction of one 25W card.
