Stretching a PCI riser-card assembly

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

Note

It is not necessary to capture adaptor card with the full-length adaptor bracket when installing half length adaptor cards.

If you are installing a full-length adapter in the upper riser-card PCI slot, you must first stretch the PCI riser-card assembly.

Figure 1. Stretching a PCI riser-card assembly

To stretch the riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:

1. Orient the riser-card assembly as shown.
2. Rotate the thumb screw 1, which is close by the PCI slot end, counterclockwise and lengthen the PCI riser-card assembly 2.
3. Fasten the thumbscrew.
4. Return to the adapter-installation instructions.