Add Pcie Expansion Cards; Install A Pcie Expansion Card - Silicon Graphics Altix XE320 User Manual

Add PCIe Expansion Cards

Install a PCIe Expansion Card

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The SGI Altix XE320 includes two preinstalled riser boards in the 1U rackmount chassis (refer to
Figure 4-12). These riser cards support two low-profile PCI Express 2.0 x16 cards.
Note: Use only SGI approved PCI Express 2.0 x16 cards in the SGI Altix XE320 server.
Perform the following steps to install a PCIe expansion card:
1. Remove the top cover in accordance with "Access the Inside of the Chassis" on page 21.
2. Remove the air shrouds in accordance with "Install or Remove the Air Shroud" on page 57.
3. Remove the PCIe slot EMI shield on the chassis by releasing the locking tab.
4. Insert the expansion PCIe card into the riser card and slide the bracket under the tab.
5. Secure the PCIe expansion card with the locking tab.
6. Install the air shrouds in accordance with "Install or Remove the Air Shroud" on page 57.
7. Install the top cover in accordance with "Access the Inside of the Chassis" on page 21.
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