Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 - Expansion Cards and Expansion Card Risers

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the ns on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink
ns.
NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components.
2 Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place.
3 Using the #Torx T30 screwdriver, tighten one screw at a time.
NOTE: Ensure that the screw is tightened completely before moving onto the next screw.
NOTE: The processor and heat sink module retention screws should not be tightened to more than 0.13 kgf-m (1.35 N.m
or 12 in-lbf).
Figure 50. Installing the processor and heat sink module (2U)
Next steps
1 If applicable, install the air shroud.
NOTE
: If applicable, open the PCIe card holder latch on the air shroud to install the full length card.
2 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
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Opening and closing the PCIe card holder latch
Installing the air shroud
Expansion cards and expansion card risers
An expansion card in the system is an add-on card that can be inserted into an expansion slot on the system board or riser card to add
enhanced functionality to the
system through the expansion bus.
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 but, F1/F2 pause occurs and an error message is displayed.
102 Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 Installation and Service Manual
Installing and removing system components