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Install a PCIe adapter retention bracket

Follow instructions in this section to install a PCIe adapter retention bracket.

About this task

Attention
  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.
  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Note
The PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration.

Procedure

  1. (Full-height PCIe adapter only) Adjust the PCIe half-height support brace position.
    1. Locate the PCIe slot that the full-height PCIe adapter should be installed; then, unfasten the two screws from the support brace.
    2. Move the support brace to the upper side of the PCIe adapter retention bracket as illustrated; then, fasten the two screws to secure the support brace.
    Note
    Store the other PCIe half-height support brace for future use.
    Figure 1. Adjusting the PCIe half-height support brace position
    Adjusting the PCIe half-height support brace position
  2. Install the PCIe adapter retention bracket.
    1. Align the retention bracket with the three screw holes on the PCIe riser; then, place the retention bracket onto the PCIe riser.
    2. Fasten the three screws to secure the retention bracket.
    Figure 2. PCIe adapter retention bracket installation
    PCIe adapter retention bracket installation

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the PCIe riser. See Install a PCIe riser.
  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.