Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 - Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers; Expansion Card Installation Guidelines

Figure 81. Installing the processor and heat sink module
Next steps
1 If removed, install the risers.
2 If removed, install the rear drive cage.
3 Install the air shroud.
4 Install the system cover.
5 Place the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
6 Open the drive bays, install all drives, and then close the drive bays.
7 Install the power supply units.
8 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Expansion cards and expansion card risers
NOTE
: A System Event Log (SEL) event is logged if an expansion card riser is not supported or missing. It does not prevent your
system from turning on. However, if a F1/F2 pause occurs with an error message, see Troubleshooting expansion cards section in
the Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Expansion card installation guidelines
The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical t. The expansion cards with
the highest priority should be installed rst using the slot priority indicated. All the other expansion cards should be installed in the card
priority and slot priority order.
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