Riser-cardassemblyExpansionslot 1Riser cardconnectorPCI Express AdapterExpansionslot coverAdaptersupportbracket3. Grasp the riser card at the rear edge and lift to remove the riser-cardassembly. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.4. Remove the expansion-slot cover from the slot that you intend to use.Attention: PCI expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.This maintains the electronic emissions characteristics of the server andensures proper cooling of server components.5. Route the adapter cables, if any, before you install the adapter. Route thecables so that they are not on top of components or blocking the airflow fromthe fans.6. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpaintedmetal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from thestatic-protective package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edgeconnectors on the adapter.7. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter as directed by the adaptermanufacturer.8. Insert the adapter into the riser-card assembly, aligning the connector on theadapter with the connector on the riser-card assembly. Press the adapter firmlyinto the riser-card assembly. Make sure that the adapter snaps securely intothe riser-card assembly securely.9. Insert the riser-card assembly into the riser-card connector on the systemboard. Then, press down on the assembly. Make sure that the riser-cardassembly is fully seated in the riser-card connector on the system board.10. Connect any cables to the adapter.11. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.If you have other devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing theinstallation” on page 38.Installing an optional ServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller (hot-swapmodels)The standard SAS/SATA controller that is installed in the server provides level 0 andlevel 1 RAID support. You can replace this controller with an optionalServeRAID-MR10i SAS/SATA controller that provides additional RAID supportcapabilities.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 29