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Installing an expansion card, To install an expansion card – Acer Altos G701 User Manual

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Installing an expansion card

This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard
expansion slots supports PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
cards.

Note: The illustrations used in this section shows the Altos G701
server chassis.

To install an expansion card

1

Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures
described on page 31.

2

Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard.

3

Press the slot release latch outward (1).

4

Open the side cover of the slot (2).

5

Pull out the card bracket (3).

6

Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.

7

Align the card in the empty bracket. Make sure that the card is
properly seated.

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