6. ▌2▐Align the adapter with the PCI connector on the system board and press
the adapter firmly into the PCI connector on the system board.
7. Rotate the retention bracket to the close position.
8. Connect any required cables to the adapter.
Attention:
v When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space
around any of the fans.
v Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components that are under
the riser-card assembly.
v Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.
9. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
10. Reinstall the top cover (see “Replacing the top cover” on page 147).
11. Slide the server into the rack.
12. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
13. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
Expansion-slot covers
1
2
Adapters
Brackets
Adapter connector (slot 4)
Adapter connector (slot 5)
Figure 126. Adapter installation
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