4. Reinstall any adapters and reconnect any internal cables you might have
removed in other procedures (see “Replacing an adapter” on page 190 and
“Internal cable routing and connectors” on page 131).
5. Align the riser-card assembly with the selected PCI connector on the system
board and align it with the slots on the chassis; then, lower it into the server
and press down firmly until the riser-card assembly is seated correctly in the
connector on the system board.
v For half-length and low profile adapters
v For full-height, full-length adapters
Note: Shipping brackets are only included in the server that is
pre-configured with full-height, full-length adapters
PCI riser-card
assembly 2
PCI riser-card
assembly 1
Figure 108. Riser-card assembly installation - half-length and low profile adapters
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