Install the PCIe riser assembly
Follow instructions in this section to install the PCIe riser assembly.
About this task
Attention:
• Go over “Installation Guidelines” on page 107 to ensure that you work safely.
• Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the
server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Two zones could be installed with a PCIe riser assembly. See the following instructions for supported risers
and installation procedure.
• Zone 1 (PCIe slot 1 to 3):
– This zone supports the following types of riser assembly:
– x16/x16/x16 PCIe riser
– x16/x16 (x8 lanes) FH/HL PCIe riser
– x16/x16 (x8 lanes) FH/HL PCIe riser with 7mm drive cage bracket
– Follow the instructions in “Install the PCIe riser assembly to zone 1” on page 165 to install a riser
assembly.
• Zone 2 (PCIe slot 5 to 6):
– This zone supports x16/x16 FH/HL PCIe riser.
– Follow the instructions in “Install the PCIe riser assembly to zone 2” on page 166 to install a riser
assembly.
Install the PCIe riser assembly to zone 1
Watch the procedure. A video of this procedure is available from the following links:
•
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C6QgmsUMRG6ul0bHzrGmsG
• https://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_54461099
Procedure
Step 1. Align the PCIe riser assembly with the connector on the system board, and push it in.
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