Chapter 2: Hardware setup
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2.5
Expansion slot
2.5.1
Installing an expansion card to the riser card bracket
The barebone server comes with a riser card bracket. You need to remove the
bracket if you want to install PCI Express x16 expansion cards.
To install a PCI Express x16 card
4. Press the riser card bracket until
the golden connectors completely
fit the slot and the bracket aligns
with the rear panel.
5. Connect the cable(s) to the card, if
applicable.
3. Install a PCI Express x16 card to
the bracket as shown, and then
secure the card with a screw.
1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket,
and then pull it up to detach it from
the PCI Express x16 slot on the
motherboard.
2. Place the riser card bracket on a
flat and stable surface, and then
remove the screw from the slot bay.
PCI Express x16 slot
