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Chapter 3 Installing the Devices
Chapter 3
Installing a PCI or PCIe Expansion Card
Important:
When inserting expansion cards into the system, please select a standard card
within 167.65mm (as shown in the picture below) in order to fit into the expansion slot.
1. The PCI and PCIe slots on the riser card inside the system are used to install expansion
cards. To install an expansion card you need to first remove the slot plate and bracket by
uninstalling the screw on the front chassis.
Slot plate
Mounting screw and bracket
2. Insert the expansion card into a PCI or PCIe slot on the riser card. Ensure the card is properly
seated into the slot and secure the bracket in place.
PCI card
Front View
Note:
The EC511-SD has one PCIe x16 slot with the
H120-1E
riser card, whereas the EC510-
SD has one PCI slot with the
H320-1P riser card.