Silicon Graphics Rackable H2106-G7, System User'S Manual

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5: System Serverboard Information
PCIe Expansion Cards
A riser card is used to support a standard size (full height full length) PCI expansion card.
There are three PCIe expansion slot types available with the H2106-G7 server:
• Two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots
• Two PCIe 2.0 x8 slots
• One UIO slot
Note: The UIO slot shares the x8 PCIe bus used for slot 1, you can either populate the UIO slot
or PCIe slot 1, but not both slots. Select option cards can use the UIO slot, contact your sales or
service representative for information on approved option cards.
Installing a PCIe Expansion Card
Confirm that you have the correct riser card for your chassis model and the add-on card includes
a standard bracket.
1. Remove the chassis cover.
2. Install the riser card by sliding card into the appropriate riser card in the serverboard.
3. Choose the PCI slot shield in which to place the add-on card.
4. In that slot, open the PCI slot shield lever and slide the shield sideways.
5. From inside the chassis, remove the PCI slot shield.
6. Slide the add-on card into the riser card and attach the add-on card bracket in place of the
PCI slot shield.
7. Secure the add-on card by closing the PCI slot shield lever.
8. Connect cables to the add-on card as necessary.