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Install a PCIe riser

Follow instructions in this section to install a PCIe riser.

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
To maintain proper system cooling, do not operate the server without a PCIe riser or a riser filler installed in the chassis.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Select the PCIe riser installation scenario

There are three PCIe riser installation scenarios differentiated by PCIe riser location and serial port installation. See corresponding instructions below for proper installation procedure.
Figure 1. PCIe riser locations

Install a PCIe riser without serial port module​

Procedure

  1. Align the guide hole on the PCIe riser with the guide post on the system board assembly; then, insert the PCIe riser into the PCIe slot on the system board assembly.
  2. Fasten the thumbscrew to secure the PCIe riser.
    Figure 2. PCIe riser installation (without serial port module)
    PCIe riser installation (without serial port module)

After you finish

  1. Reconnect the required cables.
  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

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Install PCIe riser 1 installed with serial port module​

Procedure

  1. If the PCIe riser 2 is installed, remove it. See Remove a PCIe riser.
  2. Install the PCIe riser 1 installed with serial port.
    Attention
    Make sure the serial port cable is routed through the cable clip inside the PCIe riser.
    1. Align the guide hole on the PCIe riser with the guide post on the system board assembly; then, insert the PCIe riser into the PCIe slot on the system board assembly.
    2. Fasten the thumbscrew to secure the PCIe riser.
    3. Connect the serial port cable to the serial port connector on the system board assembly.
      Figure 3. PCIe riser 1 installation (with serial port module)
      PCIe riser 1 installation (with serial port module)

After you finish

  1. Reconnect the required cables.
  2. Reinstall the PCIe riser 2. See Install a PCIe riser.
  3. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube

Install PCIe riser 2 installed with serial port module​

Procedure

Install the PCIe riser 2 installed with the serial port module.
Attention
Make sure the serial port cable is routed through the cable clip inside the PCIe riser.
  1. Connect the serial port cable to the serial port connector on the system board assembly.
  2. Align the guide hole on the PCIe riser with the guide post on the system board assembly; then, insert the PCIe riser into the PCIe slot on the system board assembly.
  3. Fasten the thumbscrew to secure the PCIe riser.
    Figure 4. PCIe riser 2 installation (with serial port module)
    PCIe riser 2 installation (with serial port module)

After you finish

  1. Reconnect the required cables.
  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube