1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and the “Installation
guidelines” on page 9.
2. Turn off the server and disconnect the power cords and all external cables, if
necessary; then, remove the server cover.
Riser-card
assembly
Adapter
support
bracket
Expansion
slot cover
Riser-card
connector
3. Remove the PCI Express riser-card assembly from slot 2 on the system board.
v If an adapter is installed in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables
that are connected to the adapter.
v Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift it from the riser-card
connector.
v Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the riser-card assembly.
4.
Install an adapter in the PCI-X riser-card assembly. See “Installing an adapter”
for more information. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter as directed by
the adapter manufacturer.
5. Insert the PCI-X riser-card assembly into the riser-card connector on the system
board. Make sure that it is fully seated.
If
you have other options to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the
installation” on page 26.
Installing an adapter
The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when installing an adapter:
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
v There are two types of adapters that you can install, depending on which slots
are available. You can install the following types of adapters in PCI slots 1 and 2:
– Only a PCI Express adapter into slot 1
– Any PCI-X or PCI Express adapter into slot 2
To
install an adapter, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and the “Installation
guidelines” on page 9.
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