Primary PCIe riser board

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.

Procedure

  1. Power down the server .
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Do one of the following:
  4. Remove the access panel.
  5. Disconnect all cables connected to existing expansion boards.
  6. Remove all expansion boards.
  7. Hold the ends of the riser cage and lift up.


    Hold the ends of the riser cage and lift up

  8. Remove the screws, then remove the riser board from the cage.


    Removing the riser board

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.