Installing an adapter on the PCI riser-card assembly

Use this information to install an adapter on the PCI riser-card assembly.

The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install an adapter:

Note

• To confirm that server supports the adapter that you are installing, see https://static.lenovo.com/us/en/serverproven/index.shtml.
• Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
• Any high-definition video-out connector or stereo connector on any add-on video adapter is not supported.
• The server does not support legacy 5 V PCI adapters.

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on page Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server (see Turning off the server) and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external cables from the server.
3. Remove the server top cover (see Removing the server top cover).
4. Rotate the hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage up (see Rotating the hot-swap rear hard disk drive cage up.
5. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see Removing a PCI riser-card assembly.
6. Determine which expansion slot you will use for the adapter.
7. The following steps illustrate the procedure of installing an adapter on the PCI riser-card assemblies:
   • For PCI riser-card assembly 1:
     1. Rotate the retention latch to the open position. Insert the adapter into the PCI riser-card assembly, aligning the edge connector on the adapter with the connector on the PCI riser-card assembly. Press the edge of the connector firmly into the PCI riser-card assembly. Make sure that the adapter snaps into the PCI riser-card assembly securely.
     2. Rotate the retention latch to the close position. Make sure the retention latch engages the adapter securely.
        Figure 1. Adapter installation
        
        
8. Connect any required cables to the adapter.
   Attention

   • When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space around any of the fans.
   • Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components that are under the PCI riser-card assembly.
   • Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.
9. Install the PCI riser-card assembly (see Installing a PCI riser-card assembly).
10. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.

If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to Completing the installation.