Adding Pci Cards - Supermicro AS-1041M-82 User Manual

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Figure 5-3b. Top View of DDR Slot
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Adding PCI Cards

1. PCI Expansion Slots
The H8QM8-2+/H8QME-2+ has a single x16 PCI-Express slot. The SC818TQ+-
1000/SC818S+-1000 chassis can support the use of one standard size PCI-Express
add-on card (with pre-installed riser card).
2. PCI Card Installation
Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you power off the system fi rst.
Begin by removing the top chassis cover. The riser card should be preinstalled
into the system. Remove the screws that secure the riser cards to the rear of the
chassis then lift the riser card assembly from the chassis. Insert the PCI card into
the riser card slot, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card
- note that the add-on card attaches to the riser card with a single screw. After the
card has been installed, reinsert the riser card back into the x16 PCI-Express slot
on the board, then secure it with the same screws you removed previously. Finish
by replacing the chassis cover.
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