end of the upper expansion slot of the riser-card assembly. See “Stretching
a PCI riser-card assembly” on page 59 for instructions.
PCI
riser-card
assembly
Full-length
adapter
bracket
c. Align the adapter with the PCI connector on the riser card and the guide on
the external end of the riser-card assembly.
d. Press the adapter firmly into the PCI connector on the riser card.
PCI
riser-card
assembly
(in long position)
Adapter
Adapter
connectors
PCI
riser-card
assembly
(in short position)
Adapter
Adapter
connectors
Full-length
adapter
bracket
Full-length
adapter
bracket
9. Connect any required cables to the adapter.
Attention:
v When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space
around any of the fans.
v Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components that are under
the PCI riser-card assembly.
v Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.
10. Align the PCI riser-card assembly with the selected PCI riser-card connector
on the system board.
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