Installing a riser board

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.

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. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  4. Do one of the following:
  5. Remove the access panel.
  6. Remove the riser cage.
  7. Remove the existing riser board.
  8. Mount the riser board with the guiding pins on the riser cage, and then install the screws.

    • Primary riser cage


      Installing the riser board

    • Secondary riser cage


      Installing the riser board
  9. If installing the expansion board, do it now.
  10. Install the riser cage.
  11. Install the access panel.
  12. Install the server into the rack.
  13. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  14. Connect each power cord to the server.
  15. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  16. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.