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MAXDATA Server PLATINUM 1500 IR M6
Removing and Installing the PCI Riser Assembly
Always operate your server chassis with the PCI riser assembly in place. The riser assembly is required
for proper airflow within the chassis. You will need to remove the PCI riser assembly from the chassis
to replace the PCI riser connectors, or to add or remove a PCI add-in card.
Removing the PCI Riser Assembly
Use the following instructions to remove the PCI riser assembly from the chassis.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book.
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable.
3. Remove the chassis cover.
4. Remove the processor air duct.
5. Disconnect any cables attached to any installed add-in cards.
6. Lift up on the two levers on the PCI riser assembly to lift the riser assembly from the chassis.
See the figure below.
Figure 18. Removing PCI Riser Assembly from the Server System
Installing the PCI Riser Assembly
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book.
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable.
3. Remove the chassis cover.
4. Remove the processor air duct.
5. Install any necessary add-in cards into the PCI riser assembly.
6. Install any cables onto add in cards that require them. See your add-in card documentation for
information and add-in card requirements.
7. Set the riser assembly straight down, matching the hooks in the back of the riser assembly to
the notches in the rear of the chassis.
8. Press firmly to push the riser into the slots on the server board.
9. Install the processor air duct.
10. Install the chassis cover.
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