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Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 Installation and Service Manual

Installing expansion card riser 2

Prerequisites

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.

Steps

  1. To install expansion card riser 2A:
    1. Align the screw and tab on the riser with the screw hole and slot on the system.
    2. Lower the riser into the system until the riser connector engages with the connector on the system board.
    3. Using Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws to secure the riser to the system.
    Figure 1. Installing expansion card riser 2A
    This image shows installing expansion card riser 2A.
  2. To install expansion card riser 2B or 2C:
    1. Align the slot on the riser with the standoff on the system.
    2. Lower the riser into the system until the riser card connector engages with the connector on the system board.
    Figure 2. Installing expansion card riser 2
    This image shows installing expansion card riser 2.

Next steps

  1. Install the air shroud.
  2. If removed, install expansion cards into the riser.
  3. If applicable, open the PCIe card holder latch on the air shroud to install the full length card.
  4. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
  5. Install any device drivers required for the card as described in the documentation for the card.

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