Supermicro 5018D2-AR12L, User Manual

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
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Installing an Expansion Card
1. Locate the riser card bracket in your chassis accessory bag, and the riser
card, which is purchased separately.
2. Power down the system as described in Section 5-2 and remove the rear
cover.
3. Attach the riser card to the riser card bracket using screws.
4. Insert the riser card into the motherboard expansion slot while aligning the ris-
er card bracket with the rear of the chassis. Secure the bracket with screws.
5. Remove the PCI shield on the rear of the chassis to expose the opening
through which the PCI I/O ports will extend.
6. Insert the expansion card into the slot on the riser card while aligning the
expansion card backplate with the open slot in the rear of the chassis. .
7. Secure the card backplate to the chassis with the locking screw.
8. Replace the chassis cover and power up.
Figure 6-7. Riser Card Bracket
Riser Card Bracket