6. Place the PCIe card on an antistatic mat.
Caution:
If you are not immediately inserting a replacement PCIe card into the empty
slot, insert a PCIe filler panel in the slot to reduce the possibility of radiated
electromagnetic interference (EMI). See Remove and Install Filler Panels.
Install a Half Height PCIe Card
If you are installing an x16 PCIe card in slot 6, you must install the motherboard PCIe Flyover
cable in to slot 6 to enable support for a PCIe x16 electrical interface; otherwise, slot 6
supports only a PCIe x8 electrical interface. If you are installing a PCIe card in slot 7, you
must install the motherboard PCIe Flyover cable in slot 7 to support a PCIe x8 electrical
interface; otherwise, PCIe slot 7 is non-functional. See Configure PCIe Electrical Interfaces
Using the PCIe Flyover Cable.
1. Unpack the replacement PCIe card, and place it on an antistatic mat.
Before replacing or installing a PCIe card, refer to the card documentation for specific
installation and cabling instructions.
2. Locate the proper PCIe slot for the card you are replacing.
Chapter 11
Install a Half Height PCIe Card
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