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Install the expansion board.
8. Close the expansion slot retainer.
9. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board.
10. Install the access panel (on page 26).
11. Install the server in the rack ("Installing the server into the rack" on page 38).
12. Connect each power cord to the server.
13. Connect each power cord to the power source.
14. Power up the server ("Powering up the server" on page 24).
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.
To install the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 24).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Operations" on page 24).
4. Remove the access panel (on page 26).