Installing a riser board into the primary PCIe riser cage

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

  • T-10 Torx screwdriver

  • The components included with the hardware option kit

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 (Removing the access panel).
    CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.

  5. Disconnect all cables attached to the expansion boards in the PCIe riser cage.
  6. Remove the riser cage (Removing a PCIe riser cage).
  7. If installed, remove any expansion boards installed on the riser board.
  8. Remove the riser board installed in the riser cage.
  9. Align the screw holes on the riser board with the holes on the riser cage, and then install the riser board.
    NOTE:

    Your riser board might appear different.

  10. Install the riser cage (Installing the primary PCIe riser cage).
  11. Install the access panel (Installing the access panel).
  12. Install the server into the rack (Installing the server into the rack).
  13. Connect each power cord to the server.
  14. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  15. Power up the server.