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 3. Supported PCI Express Generation 3 Expansion CardsPCIe 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 x85 Processor 2 Full Height Full Length x16 x166 Processor 1 Full Height Half Length x4 x8NOTE: Only slots 3, 4, 5, and 6 support Generation 3 PCIe expansion cards.NOTE: When your system is installed with a double-width GPU card in slot 3, you cannot install an expansion cardin slot 2.NOTE: When your system is installed with a double-width GPU card in slot 5, you cannot install an expansion cardin slot 4.NOTE: The expansion cards are not hot-swappable.86
