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Figure 106. Installing the filler bracket
Next steps
1. If applicable,
install an expansion card into the expansion card
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3.
Remove the air
shroud.
4.
Remove the expansion card
5. If installing a new expansion card, unpack it and prepare the card for installation.
NOTE:
For instructions, see the documentation accompanying the card.
CAUTION:
Do not install GPUs, network cards, or other PCIe devices on your system that are not validated
and tested by Dell. Damage caused by unauthorized and invalidated hardware installation will null and void the
system warranty.
Steps
1. Tilt the expansion card retention latch lock to open.
2. If installed, remove the filler bracket.
NOTE:
Store the filler bracket for future use. Filler brackets must be installed in empty expansion card slots to maintain
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the
system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
riser.
riser.
system.
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