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6.
Install the PCI Express I/O expansion board.
7. Install any expansion boards ("Installing a non-hot-plug expansion board" on page 55).
8. Slide the processor memory drawer back into the server.
9. Install the access panel.
10. Slide the server back into the rack.
11. Power up the server (on page 25, "Powering up and configuring the server" on page 34).
Installing the PCI-X/PCI Express I/O expansion board
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server
unless all expansion slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board
installed.
IMPORTANT: When either optional I/O expansion board in installed in a two-processor
configuration, the second processor must be installed in socket 3.
1. Power down the server (on page 25).
2. Extend the server from the rack (on page 25).
3. Remove the access panel (on page 26).