1. slots (2)2. tabs (2)3. PCIe card holderInstalling The PCIe Card HolderCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet andperipherals.2. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stablesurface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.3. Open the system.4. Align the PCIe card holder with the slots on the chassis and push it down until seated.5. Close the system.6. If applicable, place the system upright on a flat, stable surface and rotate the system feet outward.7. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.Expansion CardsExpansion Card Installation GuidelinesTable 2. Supported PCI Express Expansion CardsExpansion Card Slot Processor Connection Height Length Link Width Slot Width1 Platform Controller Hub Full Height Half Length x4 x82 Platform Controller Hub Full Height Full Length x1 x83 Processor 1 Full Height Full Length x16 x164 Processor 1 Full Height Full Length x4 x86 Processor 1 Full Height Half Length x4 x8NOTE: Slot 5 is not applicable.NOTE: Only slot 3, 4, and 6 support Generation 3 PCIe expansion cards.NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot-swappable.The following table provides a guide for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. Theexpansion cards with the highest priority must be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All other expansioncards must be installed in card priority and slot priority order.87
