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Install a PCIe adapter

Follow the instructions in this section to install a PCIe adapter.

About this task

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and peripheral devices, disconnect the power cords from the primary chassis, then disconnect the power cords from the secondary chassis. See Power off the server.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

Note

  • For a list of the supported PCIe adapters, see Lenovo ServerProven website.

  • Ensure that you populate the PCIe adapters in the sequence below:
    1. RAID adapters: P1, S1
    2. Network adapters: P7, P8, P5, P6, S7, S8, S5, S6, P1, P2, P3, S1, S2, S3
Depending on your configuration, follow the corresponding procedures below for proper installation procedure.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Install PCIe adapter to lower processor board (MB)​

Note
PCIe slot P2 is shown below as an example, the replacement procedure for the other PCIe slots are similar.

Procedure

  1. If the left PCIe filler is installed, remove it.
    Figure 1. Removing left PCIe filler

    Removing left PCIe filler
  2. Install the PCIe adapter.
    Figure 2. Installing PCIe adapter

    Installing PCIe adapter
    1. Align the PCIe adapter with the connector on the PCIe slot; then, carefully press the PCIe adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured.
    2. Secure the PCIe adapter with a screw.
  3. Connect all cables to the PCIe adapter.
  4. Install the left PCIe filler.
    Figure 3. Installing left PCIe filler

    Installing left PCIe filler

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.

  2. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube

Install PCIe adapter to rear riser card​

Note
PCIe slot P8 is shown below as an example, the replacement procedure for the other PCIe slots are similar.

Procedure

  1. Install the PCIe adapter.
    Figure 4. Installing PCIe adapter

    Installing PCIe adapter
    1. Align the PCIe adapter with the connector on the PCIe slot; then, carefully press the PCIe adapter straight into the slot until it is securely seated and its bracket also is secured.
    2. Secure the PCIe adapter with a screw.
  2. Connect all cables to the PCIe adapter.

After you finish

  1. Reinstall the rear top cover. See Install the rear top cover.

  2. Reinstall the front top cover. See Install the front top cover.

  3. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube