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5.
For
full-length
adapters,
rotate
the
rear
adapter-retention
bracket
to
the
open
(unlocked)
position
(you
might
have
to
first
remove
any
adapters
that
might
be
in
the
way).
Press
down
on
the
bottom
tab
of
the
front
adapter-retention
bracket
to
release
it
(the
tab
is
inside
the
fan
compartment
that
is
next
to
the
front
adapter-retention
bracket).
If
you
are
installing
a
smaller
adapter,
rotate
only
the
rear
adapter-retention
bracket.
6.
Remove
the
expansion-slot
cover.
From
the
rear
of
the
computer,
press
on
the
slot
cover.
Grasp
it
and
pull
it
out
of
the
expansion
slot.
Store
it
in
a
safe
place
for
future
use.
Attention:
Expansion-slot
covers
must
be
installed
on
all
empty
slots.
This
maintains
the
electronic
emissions
standards
of
the
computer
and
ensures
proper
ventilation
of
computer
components.
7.
Follow
the
instructions
that
come
with
the
adapter
to
set
jumpers
or
switches,
if
any.
Attention:
Avoid
touching
the
components
and
gold-edge
connectors
on
the
adapter.
8.
If
you
are
installing
a
full-length
adapter,
remove
the
blue
adapter
guide
(if
any)
from
the
end
of
the
adapter.
Adapter guide
Attention:
Be
certain
that
the
adapter
is
correctly
seated
in
the
expansion
slot
before
you
turn
on
the
computer.
Incomplete
installation
of
an
adapter
might
damage
the
system
board
or
the
adapter.
Chapter
2.
Installing
the
hardware
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