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Install the M.2 boot adapter

Follow instructions in this section to install the M.2 boot adapter.

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.

Procedure

  1. Install the M.2 boot adapter.
    1. Lower the M.2 boot adapter into the front air baffle; then, slide the M.2 boot adapter forward until it is seated in place.
    2. Install the screw that secures the end of the M.2 boot adapter to the front air baffle
    3. Install the screw that secures the middle of the M.2 boot adapter to the front air baffle.
      Figure 1. M.2 boot adapter installation
      M.2 boot adapter installation
  2. Connect the M.2 cable to the M.2 boot adapter.
    • Connect the cable to the M.2 boot adapter.
    • Hook the wire bail on the cable onto the connector.
      Figure 2. M.2 boot adapter cable connection
      M.2 boot adapter cable connection
  3. Connect the M.2 cables to the M.2 power connector and the signal connector on the system board assembly. See Internal M.2 boot adapter cable routing for more details.

After you finish

Demo video

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