Install a PCIe adapter on the riser assembly

Use the following information to install a PCIe adapter on the riser assembly.

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Note

• Depending on the specific type, your PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration in this topic.

• Use any documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.

Before installing a PCIe adapter on the riser assembly:

1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new PCIe adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new PCIe adapter out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

2. Locate an appropriate PCIe slot. See Rear view to identify the PCIe slots of your server.

To install a PCIe adapter on the riser assembly, complete the following steps:

Watch the procedure

A video of this procedure is available at YouTube.

1. Align the PCIe adapter with the PCIe slot on the riser card. Then, carefully press the PCIe adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured.
   Figure 1. PCIe adapter installation
   
   

   Note

   Carefully handle the PCIe adapter by its edges.
2. Pivot the PCIe adapter retention latch to the closed position.
   Figure 2. Closing the PCIe adapter retention latch