Supermicro SUPERSERVER 5015P-8, User Manual

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
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5-6 Adding PCI Cards
1. PCI slots
Your system includes riser cards to acommodate the use of one or two PCI expan-
sion cards. The 5015P-8(R)/5015P-T(R) supports the use of one standard size 133
MHz PCI-X or PCI-Express x4 add-on card and one low profi le 100 MHz PCI-X
add-on card.
2.PCI card installation
Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you install it into the riser card
and slot that supports the speed of the card (see step 1 above - you may need to
change the installed riser card with a boxed one to support the type of add-on card
you wish to install). The system should be powered off when installing cards.
Begin by removing the top chassis cover. Both riser cards are attached to a bracket
that runs length-wise through the chassis. Remove the three screws that secure
the riser cards to the rear of the chassis and the screw that secures the bracket
to the chassis (see Figure 5-4) then lift the bracket/riser card assembly from the
chassis. Insert the PCI card(s) into the correct riser slot(s), pushing down with your
thumbs evenly on both sides of the card - note that each add-on card attaches to
the riser card with a single screw. After the card(s) have been installed, position
the bracker/riser card assembly back on the chassis making sure the cards insert
properly into the slots on the board, then secure it with the same four screws you
removed previously. Finish by replacing the chassis cover.
Figure 5-4. Adding a PCI Card