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3. Perform the post-installation procedure.
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
of the following types:
• Full-length/full-height PCI Express x16 expansion board
• Half-length/low-profile riser board PCI Express x16 expansion board
To install an expansion board:
1. Remove the PCI cage.
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 slot cover from the PCI cage (1).
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
b. Remove the mounting screw from the selected slot (2).
Use this screw to install the expansion board.
