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4. Remove the card from its package. Please note that the card must be placed on an antistatic
surface.
5. Check the card for visible signs of damage. Do not attempt to install the card if damaged.
3.5
Bracket Installation Instructions
The adapter and auxiliary PCIe connection cards are usually shipped with tall brackets installed.
If this form factor is suitable for your requirements, you can skip the remainder of this section
and move to
Section 3.6, “Cards Installation Instructions,” on page 19
. If you need to replace
them with the short brackets that are included in the shipping box, please follow the instructions
in this section.
To replace the brackets you will need the following parts:
• The new bracket of the proper height
• The 2 screws saved from the removal of the bracket
3.5.1 Removing the Existing Bracket
1. Remove the two screws holding the bracket in place. The bracket comes loose from the card.
2. Save the two screws.
3.5.2 Installing the New Bracket
1. Place the bracket onto the adapter card and auxiliary PCIe connection card until the screw
holes line up.
2. Screw on the bracket using the screws saved from the bracket removal procedure above.
3. Make sure that the LEDs are aligned onto the bracket holes. This only applies to the adapter
card.
4. Use a torque driver to apply up to 2.9 lbf-in torque on the screws.
Please avoid damaging the LEDs with a screwdriver.
Do not force the bracket onto the adapter card as to not damage the EMI fingers on the
cages.
