Gateway 7210 User Manual
Expansion cards
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Expansion cards
The server has seven expansion slots on the system board that may be used
for a variety of expansion cards. Four slots support 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI cards,
two slots support 32-bit, 66 MHz PCI cards, and one slot supports an ISA card.
All slots support the installation of full-length cards.
for a variety of expansion cards. Four slots support 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI cards,
two slots support 32-bit, 66 MHz PCI cards, and one slot supports an ISA card.
All slots support the installation of full-length cards.
Replacing an expansion card
To replace an expansion card:
1
Set any jumpers and switches on the replacement card, if required in the
card instructions.
card instructions.
2
Turn off the computer, disconnect the power cord and all external
peripheral devices.
peripheral devices.
3
Open the case. (See “Opening the case” on page 23 and “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 22.)
electricity discharge” on page 22.)
4
Disconnect any cables attached to the card.
5
Remove the existing card by pressing gently on the expansion card
retention clip and sliding the retention clip back through the back panel
and pressing upwards on the card guide release tab (for full-length
expansion cards).
retention clip and sliding the retention clip back through the back panel
and pressing upwards on the card guide release tab (for full-length
expansion cards).
6
Pull the card out of the slot.
Important
The card guide release tab is held in place during shipping
by a cotter pin. Remove the cotter pin before moving the
release tab. You can replace the cotter pin or leave it out.
by a cotter pin. Remove the cotter pin before moving the
release tab. You can replace the cotter pin or leave it out.
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