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Removing DIMMs, Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 3. Remove the AC power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the computer's cover. 5. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket. 6. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-static package. 7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets. 8. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card CAUTION When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the Desktop Board, ensure that the card is fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. If the card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector, an electrical short may result across the PCI Express connector pins. Depending on the over-current protection of the power supply, certain Desktop Board components and/or traces may be damaged. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card CAUTION When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that the card is fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. If the card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector, an electrical short may result across the PCI Express connector pins. Depending on the over-current protection of the power supply, certain desktop board components and/or traces may be damaged. 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29. 2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 17, A) and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch snaps into place around the retention mechanism pin. 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw (Figure 17, B). 41

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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
41
Removing DIMMs
To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29.
2.
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
3.
Remove the AC power cord from the computer.
4.
Remove the computer’s cover.
5.
Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket.
The DIMM pops
out of the socket.
6.
Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an
anti-static package.
7.
Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM
sockets.
8.
Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16
Card
CAUTION
When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the Desktop Board, ensure that the card is
fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system.
If the
card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector, an electrical short may result
across the PCI Express connector pins.
Depending on the over-current protection of
the power supply, certain Desktop Board components and/or traces may be damaged.
Installing a PCI Express x16 Card
CAUTION
When installing a PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that the card is
fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system.
If the
card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector, an electrical short may result
across the PCI Express connector pins.
Depending on the over-current protection of
the power supply, certain desktop board components and/or traces may be damaged.
1.
Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 29.
2.
Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector (Figure 17, A) and press down on
the card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch
snaps into place around the retention mechanism pin.
3.
Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw
(Figure 17, B).