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 a PCIE X16 (x8 link) and/or a PCIE x8 (x4 link)
expansion cards.
To install a PCIE x8 card:
2. Place the riser card bracket on
a flat and stable surface, then
remove the screw from the PCIE x8
slot bay.
3. Install a PCIE x8 card to the
bracket as shown, then secure the
card with a screw.
1. Firmly hold the riser card bracket,
then pull it up to detach it from
the PCI Express slot on the
motherboard.
PCIE x8 slot