10. Connect power and signal cables to the drive and the connectors on the
system board (see “Internal Cable Routing and Connectors” on page 47)
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 104
Installing a PCI-X riser-card assembly
To install a PCI-X riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins in Safety and “Installation guidelines”
on page 36.
2. Turn off the server (see “Turning off the server” on page 24) and all attached
peripheral devices. Disconnect all power cords; then, disconnect all external
cables from the server.
3. Carefully turn the server on its side so that it is lying flat, with the cover
facing up.
Attention: Do not allow the server to fall over.
4. Unlock and remove the left-side cover (see “Removing the left-side cover” on
page 39
5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted
metal surface on the server; then, remove the adapter from the package.
6. Locate PCI slot 1 which you will install the PCI-X riser-card assembly.
7. Press the latch of the expansion-slot cover kit from the rear side of the server
(see step 1 in the following illustration).
8. Remove the expansion-slot cover kit located in PCI slot 1 and save it for
future use. (see step 2 in the following illustration).
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