Supermicro Supero SUPERSERVER 5086B-TRF, User Manual

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Chapter 5: Advanced Setup
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5-3 Installing PCI Add-On Cards
The 5086B-TRF can accommodate up to four PCI-E 2.0 x16 and two PCI-E 2.0 x8
cards (in x16 slots) or up to 10 PCI-E 2.0 x8 cards.
The AC plug cage may have to be pulled out when inserting add-on cards into
some of the slots:
Power down the server. 1.
Loosen the thumbscrew on the side of the AC socket cage (and the screw on 2.
the top if applicable).
Push the cage outwards from the chassis until there is enough room to install 3.
add-on cards.
Install the add cards into the desired slots. 4.
Push down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the card. 5.
Make any necessary connections, then return the AC plug cage back to its 6.
original position and secure it with the screws that were removed earlier.
Power up the server. 7.
Figure 5-2. Installing Add-on Cards