Removal and replacement procedures 49
Expansion board
Your ProLiant server has four expansion slots with three separate bus channels.
Item Connector code Slot type
1 PCI4 PCI Express x8 link with x8 slot
2 PCI3 PCI Express x1 link with x8 slot
3 PCI2 PCI Express x1 link with x8 slot
4 PCI1 32-bit/33 MHz 3.3 V PCI slot
IMPORTANT: The SAS controller board required for a SAS hard drive configuration should be
installed in the PCI3 slot.
To install an expansion board:
1. Perform the pre-installation procedure.
2. Prepare the system for the expansion board installation.
a. Loosen the PCI slot cover retainer thumbscrew (1).
b. Detach the PCI slot cover retainer from the chassis (2).
c. Identify the slot that is compatible with the expansion board you intend to install, and then
pull out its slot cover (3).
Store it for reassembly later.
CAUTION: Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion board is removed in the future,
the slot cover must be reinstalled to maintain proper cooling
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