Table 20. Expansion card slots supported on the system board (continued)
PCIe slot
Risers
Processor
connection
PCIe slot height
PCIe slot length
PCIe slot width
Slot 2
(Gen4)
N/A
Processor 1
Full height
Full length
x16
Slot 3
(Gen3)
N/A
Platform Controller
Hub
Full height
Half length
x1
Slot 4
(Gen3)
N/A
Platform Controller
Hub
Full height
Half length
x4 link in x8 slot
NOTE:
Slot 1 is disabled, when system is installed with Intel Pentium processor.
NOTE:
The expansion-card slots are not hot-swappable.
The following table provides guidelines for installing expansion cards to ensure proper cooling and mechanical fit. The expansion
cards with the highest priority should be installed first using the slot priority indicated. All the other expansion cards should be
installed in the card priority and slot priority order.
Table 21. Configuration : No Riser
Card type
Slot priority
Maximum number of cards
Foxconn (APERC 11)
2
1
Foxconn (APERC HBA11)
2, 1
2
Foxconn (external adapter)
2, 1
2
Foxconn (APERC 10.15)
2
1
Broadcom (NIC: 1Gb)
2, 1, 4
3
Intel (NIC: 1Gb)
2, 1, 4
3
BOSS S2 Module
Integrated slot
1
Removing an expansion card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
.
2. Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
.
4. Disconnect any cables that are connected to the expansion card.
Steps
1. Loosen the captive screw and tilt the metal bracket that holds the expansion cards.
2. Hold the expansion card by the edges, and pull the card up to remove it from the expansion card connector on the system
board.
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