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Replacing a PCI riser-card assembly

Use this information to replace a PCI riser-card assembly.

Note
PCI riser-card brackets must be installed even if you do not install an adapter.
The following table lists the supported PCI riser-card assembly configurations in the server.
Table 1. Configuration 1.

The PCI riser-card assembly configuration 1 table description table.

Configuration 1
ConfigurationNumber of microprocessors installedPCI riser-card assembly connector 1 on system boardPCI riser-card assembly connector 2 on system board
Slot 1Slot 2Slot 3
  • Three low-profile slots
Onex1/x4/x8/x16 low-profilex1/x4/x8 low-profilex1/x4/x8 low-profile
Table 2. Configuration 2.

The PCI riser-card assembly configuration 2 table description table.

Configuration 2
ConfigurationNumber of microprocessors installedPCI riser-card assembly connector 1 on system boardPCI riser-card assembly connector 2 on system board
Slot 1Slot 2Slot 3
  • Three low-profile slots
Twox1/x4/x8/x16 low-profilex1/x4/x8/x16 low-profilex1/x4/x8/x16 low-profile
Table 3. Configuration 3.

The PCI riser-card assembly configuration 3 table description table.

Note
Slot 1 is for the 60-mm ML2 adapter.
Configuration 3
ConfigurationNumber of microprocessors installedPCI riser-card assembly connector 1 on system boardPCI riser-card assembly connector 2 on system board
Slot 1Slot 2Slot 3
  • One ML2 slot
  • One full-height, half-length slot
  • One low-profile slot
OneML2x1/x4/x8 full-height, half-lengthx1/x4/x8 low-profile
Table 4. Configuration 4.

The PCI riser-card assembly configuration 4 table description table.

Note
Slot 1 is for the 60-mm ML2 adapter.
Configuration 4
ConfigurationNumber of microprocessors installedPCI riser-card assembly connector 1 on system boardPCI riser-card assembly connector 2 on system board
Slot 1Slot 2Slot 3
  • One ML2 slot
  • One half-length, full-height slot
  • One low-profile slot
TwoML2x1/x4/x8/x16 full-height, half-lengthx1/x4/x8/x16 low-profile
Table 5. Configuration 5.

The PCI riser-card assembly configuration 5 table description table.

Note
Slot 1 is for standard low-profile ML2 adapter.
Configuration 5
ConfigurationNumber of microprocessors installedPCI riser-card assembly connector 1 on system boardPCI riser-card assembly connector 2 on system board
Slot 1Slot 2Slot 3
  • One ML2 slot
  • Two low-profile slots
OneML2x1/x4/x8 low-profilex1/x4/x8 low-profile
Table 6. Configuration 6.

The PCI riser-card assembly configuration 6 table description table.

Note
Slot 1 is for standard low-profile ML2 adapter.
Configuration 6
ConfigurationNumber of microprocessors installedPCI riser-card assembly connector 1 on system boardPCI riser-card assembly connector 2 on system board
Slot 1Slot 2Slot 3
  • One ML2 slot
  • Two low-profile slots
TwoML2x1/x4/x8/x16 low-profilex1/x4/x8/x16 low-profile
Table 7. Configuration 7.

The PCI riser-card assembly configuration 7 table description table.

Configuration 7
ConfigurationNumber of microprocessors installedPCI riser-card assembly connector 1 on system boardPCI riser-card assembly connector 2 on system board
Slot 1Slot 2Slot 3
  • One rear 2.5-inch hot-swap-drive kit
  • One low-profile slot
One or twoXXx1/x4/x8/x16 low-profile

To install a PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
  3. Remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
  4. Install the adapter in the new PCI riser-card assembly (see Replacing an adapter).
  5. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter as directed by the adapter manufacturer.
  6. Remove the PCI filler panel, if one is present, from the rear of the server.
  7. Align the PCI riser-card assembly with the PCI riser connector on the system board; then, press down firmly until the PCI riser-card assembly is seated correctly in the connector on the system board.
    Note
    When the rear 2.5-inch hot-swap-drive kit is used, only the PCI riser-card assembly with one x8 or x16 low-profile slot can be used for connector 2 on the system board.
    Figure 1. PCI riser-card assembly installation (1)
    PCI riser-card assembly installation (1)

    Figure 2. PCI riser-card assembly installation (2)
    PCI riser-card assembly installation (2)

    Figure 3. PCI riser-card assembly installation (3)
    PCI riser-card assembly installation (3)

    Figure 4. PCI riser-card assembly installation (4)
    PCI riser-card assembly installation (4)

  8. Reinstall the cover (see Replacing the cover).
  9. Slide the server into the rack.
  10. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
  11. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.