Installing an expansion boardInstalling an expansion board
CAUTION: CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling or thermal damage, the server PCI slots must have an expansion slot blank or
an expansion board installed.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure:
Check if the expansion board option requires the PCI fan option, see Expansion board thermal requirement .
Make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
If the server is in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
If the server is in rack mode: Remove the server from the rack .
5. Remove the front bezel
.
6. Remove the access panel
.
7. If installed, remove the air baffle
.
8. Remove the PCI slot blank retainer
.
9. Remove the PCI slot blank
.
10. Install the expansion board. Make sure that the board is firmly seated in the slot.
11. Connect all necessary internal cabling to the expansion board.
For more information on these cabling requirements, see the documentation that ships with the option.
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