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OptiPlex Small Form Factor 7010 Owner's Manual

Installing the Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 card

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The following image provides a visual representation of the Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 card installation procedure.

Installing the Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Installing the Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Steps

  1. Slide the M.2 2230 or 2280 Solid-state drive into the M.2 2230 or 2280 slot on the Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 card.
  2. Install the M.2 Solid-state drive standoff nut on to the M.2 2230 or 2280 Solid-state drive.
  3. Align the screw holes on the standoff nut with screw holes on the Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 card.
  4. Turn the Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 card over.
  5. Install the (M2x5) screw that secures the M.2 2230 or 2280 Solid-state drive to the Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 card.
  6. Turn the Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 card over.
  7. NOTE:The Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 card must be installed in the PCIe x16 slot.
    Align the Dell Ultra Speed Drive Gen3 card with the PCIe slot on the system board.
  8. Using the alignment post on the PCIe slot, insert the card into its connector and press down firmly.
  9. Ensure that the card is firmly seated.
  10. Close the PCIe door.

Next steps

  1. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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