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Installing an Expansion Card, Identify the slot into which you want to insert the expansion card.

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Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (MT)/Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis 6.6.3 Installing an Expansion Card The computer has four PCI expansion slots. Each slot can accommodate a half-height PCI or PCI Express expansion card up to 6.6 inches (16.764 cm) in length. ✎ You can install a PCI card or a PCI Express x1, x4, x8 expansion card in each expansion slot. To install an expansion card: 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 3. Remove the computer access panel. 4. Identify the slot into which you want to insert the expansion card. 5. Release the slot cover by removing the screw that secures the PCI slot covers by pulling the latch up 1. 6. Remove the slot cover by sliding the slot cover up and pulling it toward the inside of the chassis 2. Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Service Reference Guide 431672-001 6-13

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Service Reference Guide
431672-001
6–13
Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT)/Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
6.6.3 Installing an Expansion Card
The computer has four PCI expansion slots. Each slot can accommodate a half-height PCI or PCI
Express expansion card up to 6.6 inches (16.764 cm) in length.
✎
You can install a PCI card or a PCI Express x1, x4, x8 expansion card in each expansion slot.
To install an expansion card:
1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external
devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
3. Remove the computer access panel.
4. Identify the slot into which you want to insert the expansion card.
5. Release the slot cover by removing the screw that secures the PCI slot covers by pulling the
latch up
1
.
6. Remove the slot cover by sliding the slot cover up and pulling it toward the inside of the
chassis
2
.
Removing the Expansion Slot Cover