Hardware options installation 54
• PCI-X/PCI Express I/O Expansion Board—Adds five optional slots
Installing an 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.
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).
4. Open the expansion board retainer, and then remove the expansion slot cover.
5. Install the expansion board.