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Installing an expansion board – HP DL120 User Manual

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Installing an expansion board

Expansion board installation guidelines

The system supports up to two expansion boards at a time. Use only HP supported expansion boards

that meet the following specifications:

Compliance

PCI Express x8

PCI-X (available only when the optional PCI-X riser board is installed)

Form factor

Low-profile

Full-height/full-length

To install an expansion board:

1.

Remove the PCI riser board assembly.

2.

Identify the riser board slot that is compatible with the expansion board you intend to install.

3.

Prepare the selected slot for expansion board installation.

a.

Remove the screw that secures the slot cover (1).
Reuse this screw to install the expansion board.

b.

Pull out the slot cover from the assembly (2).
Store it for reassembly later.

CAUTION: Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion board is removed in the future,

the slot cover must be reinstalled to maintain proper cooling.