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Installing pci expansion cards, To replace, add, or reseat a pci expansion card – Gateway 920 User Manual

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Chapter 4: Installing Components

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Installing PCI expansion cards

A PCI expansion card (sometimes called an add-in card) is a card used in the server
to add functionality to the system. Use the following procedure to replace, add,
or reseat an expansion card.

To replace, add, or reseat a PCI expansion card:

1

Follow the instructions in

“Preventing static electricity discharge” on

page 25

.

2

Follow the instructions in

“Opening the server case” on page 26

.

3

If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the
old card.

4

Remove the thumbscrew that secures the expansion card retention cover
to the server case.

Thumbscrew