Installing A Pci Option Board - NEC EXPRESS5800/120Re-2 Service Manual

Installing a PCI Option Board

Each riser card supports either a low-profile or full-height
PCI boards. Before installing a PCI board, check the type of
PCI board you are installing. When installing a PCI board,
confirm that the card connector matches the connector of
the riser card.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Information
and Static Precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Perform the steps in "Preparing Your System for Upgrade" described earlier
in this chapter.
3. Extend the server out from the rack.
4. Remove the top cover of the system chassis. See Top Cover Removal found
earlier in this chapter.
For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system
with the top cover removed. Always replace the top cover
before powering on the system.
5. Lift straight up and remove the riser card from the server. See Figure 4-24.
6. Unlock and open the retainer clip. See Figure 4-25.
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A
A Riser card slot dedicated to low-profile PCI boards
B Riser card slot dedicated to full-height PCI boards
Figure 4-24. Removing Riser Cards
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