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10.
Align the PCI riser board with the corresponding connector on the system board, and then press down
the riser cage.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
11. Install the access panel (on page 21).
12. Do one of the following:
o Slide the server into the rack.
o Install the server into the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 29).
13. Power up the server (on page 17).
Expansion board options
The server has both full-height/half-length and low-profile expansion slots for controller option installation
("PCIe riser board slot definitions" on page 11).
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see
the product QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/qs).
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server, and
disconnect all power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all expansion slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
To install the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 17).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following: