2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables, if necessary; then, remove the server cover.
Riser-card
assembly
Adapter
support
bracket
Expansion slot 2
Expansion
slot cover
Riser-card
connector
PCI adapter
3. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route the adapter
cables before you install the adapter.
4. Insert the adapter into the riser-card assembly, aligning the edge connector on
the adapter with the connector on the riser-card assembly. Press the edge of
the connector firmly into the riser-card assembly. Make sure that the adapter
snaps into the riser-card assembly securely.
5. Install the riser-card assembly in the server. See “Replacing a riser-card
assembly” on page 15 for more information.
6. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
If
you have other options to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the
installation” on page 26.
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