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Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance
Figure 5-7. Install the Expansion Card and Riser Card
3. Remove the expansion card clip and the PCI slot cover from the chassis.
4. Outside of the chassis, insert the expansion card into the riser card.
5. Simultaneously insert the PCI slot bracket of the expansion card into the open
PCI slot in the chassis and insert the riser card into the riser card slot on the
motherboard.
6. Replace the expansion card clip and screw it onto the chassis to hold the
expansion card in place.
7. Replace the chassis cover, reconnect the power cord and power up the
server.
Riser Card Slot
Expansion Card Clip
PCI Slot Cover
5-6 Installing an Expansion Card
The SC505 chassis includes a PCI slot for an optional expansion card. An expansion
card may be installed with one 3.5" or up to two 2.5" hard drives. See the supported
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the hard drives. A riser card is required in order to connect the expansion card to
the motherboard. For further information on expansion cards and risers cards, visit
www.supermicro.com.
Installing an Expansion Card
1. Power down the system as described in Section 5-2 and remove the cover.
2. Locate the expansion card clip on the front of the chassis. Remove the
screws holding the expansion card clip and the shield that covers the PCI slot
opening in the chassis.