Adding and replacing expansion cards, Replacing the fan, Installing expansion cards – Dell PowerEdge 500SC User Manual
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Replacing the Fan
1.
Connect the fan power cable to the fan connector (SYS_FAN2) on the system board (see
2.
Align the brackets on the back of the fan with the corresponding holes in the back-panel, and gently push down until the fan is firmly seated and the
release buttons are engaged (see
3.
Install the cooling shroud (see "
").
4.
Replace the system cover (see "
Replacing the System Cover and Support Beam
").
Adding and Replacing Expansion Cards
Expansion cards are installed on the system board (see
). There are five expansion card slots available.
The card guide assembly is used to help secure the expansion cards.
Installing Expansion Cards
1.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2.
Remove the system cover (see "
Removing the System Cover and Support Beam
" in "Troubleshooting Your System").
See the documentation that came with the expansion card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing
the card for your system.
3.
Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for the card slot you want to use. Save the screw to use when installing the expansion card later in this
").
Figure 6-4. Removing the Filler Bracket
4.
Align the cutout on the bottom of the card with the crossbar in the system board connector. Gently rock the card into the connector until it is fully
seated (see
).
If the card is full-length, insert the front end of the card into the corresponding card guide at the front of the system as you insert the card into its
connector.
Figure 6-5. Installing Expansion Cards
WARNING:
Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. For more information, see
"
Safety First— For You and Your System
" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
CAUTION:
See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information document.