Install the PCIe riser assembly
Follow instructions in this section to install the PCIe riser assembly.
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Attention
Go over Installation Guidelines 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.
Two zones could be installed with a PCIe riser assembly. See the following instructions for supported risers and installation procedure.
- Zone 1 (PCIe slot 1 to 3):
- This zone supports the following types of riser assembly:
- Follow the instructions in Install the PCIe riser assembly to zone 1 to install a riser assembly.
- Zone 2 (PCIe slot 5 to 6):
- This zone supports x16/x16 FH/HL PCIe riser.
- Follow the instructions in Install the PCIe riser assembly to zone 2 to install a riser assembly.
Install the PCIe riser assembly to zone 1
Procedure
- Align the PCIe riser assembly with the connector on the system board, and push it in.Figure 1. Installing the PCIe riser assembly to zone 1
- If you are installing x16/x16/x16 riser assembly, connect the two PCIe cables to the system board.Figure 2. Connecting PCIe cables from x16/x16/x16 riser to the system board
1 PCIe connector 1 2 PCIe connector 2
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Install the PCIe riser assembly to zone 2
Procedure
Install the PCIe riser assembly to zone 2.
Figure 3. Installing the PCIe riser assembly to zone 2
If a filler has been installed, remove it.
Align the PCIe riser assembly with the connector on the system board, and push it in.
Connect the PCIe cable to PCIe connector 5 on the processor and memory expansion tray.
After this task is completed
- Reconnect all the required cables.
Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see Complete the parts replacement).
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