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(Optional) Check the mounting bracket on the card.
If required for your system, replace the full-height mounting bracket that is shipped mounted
on the card with the supplied low-profile bracket. Refer to
Bracket Replacement Instructions
Bracket Replacement Instructions
The ConnectX-6 Dx card is usually shipped with an assembled high-profile bracket. If this form
factor is suitable for your requirements, you can skip the remainder of this section and move
to
. If you need to replace the high-profile bracket with the short bracket
that is included in the shipping box, please follow the instructions in this section.
To replace the bracket you will need the following parts:
The new brackets of the proper height
The 2 screws saved from the removal of the bracket
Removing the Existing Bracket
Using a torque driver, remove the two screws holding the bracket in place.
Separate the bracket from the ConnectX-6 Dx card.
Save the two screws.
Installing the New Bracket
Place the bracket onto the card until the screw holes line up.
Screw on the bracket using the screws saved from the bracket removal procedure above.
Installation Instructions
This section provides detailed instructions on how to install your adapter card in a system.
Connect the adapter Card in an available PCI Express slot in the chassis.
Due to risk of damaging the EMI gasket, it is not recommended to replace the bracket more
than three times.
Be careful not to put stress on the LEDs on the adapter card.
Do not force the bracket onto the adapter card.
Use a torque driver to apply up to 2 lbs-in torque on the screws.
Please note that the following figures are for illustration purposes only.
