SC815 Chassis Manual
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Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance
Expansion Card Setup
The SC815 chassis includes PCI slots for expansion cards and expansion cards.
"C" models (like SC815TQ-600CB) include one full height slot. "W" model chassis
include two full-height expansion slots and one low-profile expansion slot. Other
models include a full-height, full-length PCI slot and one low-profile PCI slot.
N o t e : Yo u m u s t u s e a r i s e r c a r d t o i n s t a l l e x p a n s i o n c a r d s
into any SC815 chassis. Riser cards are sold separately. For the lat-
est compatibility and performance information, visit our website at:
http://www.supermicro.com.
"C" Model Chassis: One Full-Height, Full-Length PCI Slot
"W" Model Chassis: Two Full-Height, Full-Length and One Low-Profile PCI Slots
Installing an Expansion Card
1.
Confirm that you have the correct riser card for your chassis model and the
add-on card includes a standard bracket.
2. Remove the chassis cover.
3. Install the riser card onto the bracket. Insert the card and bracket into the
appropriate slot on the motherboard. Secure the riser bracket to the chassis
using screws as illustrated.
4. Choose the PCI slot in which to place the add-on card.
5. In that slot, open the PCI slot panel lever and slide the PCI slot panel side-
ways.
6. From inside the chassis, remove the PCI slot panel panel.
7. Slide the add-on card into the riser card and attach the add-on card bracket
in place of the PCI slot panel.
8. Secure the add-on card by closing the I/O panel lever.
9. Connect cables to the add-on card if necessary.
Figure 5-11. PCI Card Slot Variations
SC815TQ-600CB (REAR VIEW)
Figure 5-12. Chassis with a Riser Card
Riser Card
Riser Card
Bracket Screws
