Install a PCIe adapter and riser assembly

Use this information to install a PCIe adapter and riser assembly.

Procedure

1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new riser card to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new riser card out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
2. Install a riser card in a riser cage.
   Figure 1. Riser card installation (three-slot riser bracket)
   

   

   
   
   Figure 2. Riser card installation (one-slot or two-slot riser bracket)
   

   

   
   

   1. Align the holes in the riser card with the mounting studs on the bracket. Install the riser card to the bracket in the direction as shown.

   2. Install the two screws to secure the riser card to the bracket.

3. Install PCIe adapters. For information about supported PCIe adapters and PCIe slots, see PCIe slots and configurations.
   Note

   Carefully handle the PCIe adapter by its edges.

   Figure 3. PCIe adapter installation
   

   

   
   

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

   2. Rotate the PCIe adapter retention latch to the closed position.

      Note

      For PCIe adapters in riser 1 and riser 2 and ThinkSystem AMD X3522 10/25GbE DSFP28 2-port PCIe Ethernet Adapter, install the screw to secure the adapter before closing the retention latch if the server needs to be shipped.
4. Check the rearwall matrix and decide which rearwall brackets need to be installed or removed for installing your riser assemblies. See Rearwall bracket replacement
5. Install a riser assembly.
   Figure 4. Riser 1/2 assembly installation (three-slot riser bracket)
   
   
   Figure 5. Riser 1/2 assembly installation (one-slot riser bracket)
   
   

   Figure 6. Riser 3 assembly installation
   
   

   1. Align the riser adapter in the riser cage with the riser slot on the system board. Carefully press the riser card straight into the slot until it is securely seated.

   2. (Optional) If there is one screw on the riser cage, tighten the screw.