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Figure 42. Pivoting the retention latch to the closed position
Step 6. Depending on the type of the PCIe adapter, you might need to connect any required cables. Refer
to the documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter for specific information.
Install a PCIe adapter on the system board
Use this information to install a PCIe adapter on the system board.
"Read the
installation
Guidelines" on
page 46
Before you install a PCIe adapter on the riser assembly, touch the static-protective package that contains the
new PCIe adapter to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the new PCIe adapter out
of the package.
Notes:
• Depending on the specific type, your PCIe adapter might look different from the illustration in this topic.
• Use any documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the
instructions in this topic.
To install a PCIe adapter on the system board, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available:
• YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C9jFjZnXQ6AmTXaIdX6_HJ
• Youku:
http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50429987
Step 1. Locate the PCIe slot 4. If the slot is covered with a slot bracket, open the retention latch and
remove the slot bracket from the chassis. Store the bracket for future use.
Step 2. If the new PCIe adapter is installed with a full-height bracket, replace the full-height bracket with
the low-profile bracket by doing the following:
a. Carefully remove the screws that secure the PCIe adapter and then remove the full-height
bracket from the PCIe adapter.
"Power off
the server
for this task"
on page 90
"ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening"
on page 48
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