4. Open the service access cover as described in “Service Access Cover Removal”
on page 128.
5. Refer to the
PCI Adapter Placement Reference
for information regarding slot
restrictions for adapters that can be used in this subsystem.
6. If necessary, remove the adapter expansion slot shield.
7. Before handling any card, board, or memory DIMM, be sure to use your
electrostatic discharge strap to minimize static-electric discharge. Refer to
“Handling Static-Sensitive Devices” on page 54.
8. If necessary, remove the adapter from the antistatic package.
Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the
adapter.
9. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface.
10. Set any jumpers or switches as instructed by the adapter’s manufacturer.
11. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge, and align the adapter with the
expansion slot and its connector on the PCI riser card.
12. Press the adapter
firmly
into its connector.
Attention: When you install an adapter into your subsystem, be sure that it is
completely and correctly seated in its connector.
13. Lower the adapter retaining seat onto the PCI adapter EMC shield/connector face
plate. Rotate the adapter retainer clip over the adapter retaining seat until it comes
to a stop.
14. Close then secure the service access cover with the three thumbscrews located on
its back edge.
15. Connect the adapter cables.
16. Reconnect the power source to the system.
17. Route the cables through the cable-management arm.
18. Push the system drawer back into the operating position as described in “D20
Operating Position” on page 126.
19. Power on the system as described in “Starting the System” on page 55.
20. Close the rack doors.
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