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NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity
from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
Installing a Serial Port Adapter
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
2
Gently push the release tab on the retention lever.
3
Remove the filler bracket (if applicable).
NOTE: See the documentation that came with the serial port adapter for information on configuring the
adapter, making internal connections, or customizing it for your computer.
4
Place the serial-port adapter bracket in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the
adapter is fully seated in the slot.
5
Gently press down on the retention lever to secure the adapter bracket in place.
NOTICE: Do not route cables over or behind any installed cards. Cables routed over the cards can
prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment.
6
Connect the adapter cable to the serial port adapter connector (SER2) on the system board.
7
Connect any cables that should be attached to the serial port adapter.
NOTE: See the documentation for the serial port adapter for information about the cable connections.
8
Replace the computer cover.
Removing a Serial Port Adapter
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
2
Gently push the release tab on the retention lever.
3
If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the adapter.
4
Grasp the serial-port adapter bracket by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
5
Replace the computer cover.
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