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Install the front I/O expansion board

Follow instructions in this section to install the front I/O expansion board.

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 front I/O expansion board might look different from the illustrations in this section.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Procedure

  1. Align the front I/O expansion board with the five screw holes on the chassis; then, lower the front I/O expansion board into the chassis.
  2. Fasten the five screws to secure it to the chassis.
    Figure 1. Front I/O expansion board installation
    Front I/O expansion board installation
  3. If applicable, fasten the screw to secure the front I/O expansion board heat sink to the chassis.
    Figure 2. Screw installation
    Screw installation
  4. Connect the power and signal cables to the front I/O expansion board. Depending on the server model, see below for more details:

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the front PCIe adapter(s). See Install a front PCIe adapter.
  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube