User's and BIOS Manual (1.0c)

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-9
5-6 Adding PCI Cards
1. PCI Expansion Slots
The X7DBP-i/X7DBP-8 has two Universal PCI expansion slots, which includes two
PCI-Express x8 slots and two PCI-X 133 MHz slots. (On the X7DBP-8, one of the
133 MHz PCI-X slots supports Zero Channel RAID cards.) The SC816A-(R)700/
SC816S-(R)700 chassis can support the use of one standard size PCI-X 133 MHz
or PCI-Express x8 add-on card and one low profi le PCI-X 133 MHz or PCI-Express
x8 add-on card (with pre-installed riser cards).
2. PCI Card Installation
Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you install it into the riser card and
slot that supports the speed of the card (see step 1 above). The system should
be powered off when installing cards.
Begin by removing the top chassis cover. Both riser cards are attached to a bracket
that runs length-wise through the chassis. Remove the three screws that secure
the riser cards to the rear of the chassis and the screw that secures the bracket to
the chassis then lift the bracket/riser card assembly from the chassis. Insert the
PCI card(s) into the correct riser slot(s), pushing down with your thumbs evenly on
both sides of the card - note that each add-on card attaches to the riser card with
a single screw. After the card(s) have been installed, position the bracker/riser card
assembly back on the chassis making sure the cards insert properly into the slots
on the board, then secure it with the same four screws you removed previously.
Finish by replacing the chassis cover.