Dell PowerEdge 2970: Installing the Bezel Technical Specifications Processor Expansion Bus
Installing the Bezel Technical Specifications Processor Expansion Bus: Dell PowerEdge 2970
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions
- System Features
- Supported Operating Systems
- Other Information You May Need Obtaining Technical Assistance Installation and Configuration
- Unpacking the System Installing the Rails and System in a Rack
- Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor Connecting the Power
- Installing the Power Cord Retention Bracket Turning on the System
- Installing the Bezel Technical Specifications Processor Expansion Bus
- Memory Drives Connectors
- Video Power Physical Environmental
- Environmental (continued)

Installing the Bezel
Install the bezel (optional).
Complete the 0perating System Setup
If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the operating system documentation that ships with
your system. To install an operating system for the first time, see the Quick Installation Guide. Be sure the
operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the system.
Technical Specifications
Processor
Processor type One or two dual-core AMD Opteron processors
One or two quad-core AMD Opteron processors
(when available)
Expansion Bus
Bus type PCIe
Expansion slots
Center riser:
PCIe
One x8 full-height, half-length 3.3-V slot
Left riser
PCIe option:
One x8 full-height, full-length 3.3-V slot
One x4 full-height, half-length 3.3-V slot
Getting Started With Your System 9

