Acer Altos G900 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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To install a PCI add-in board in a non-hot-plug slot
1 Disconnect the AC power cords from the power source or wall
outlets.
2 Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server system.
3 Remove the rear access panel (refer to page 44) and the system
board access panel (refer to page 51).
4 If necessary, remove and save the expansion slot cover.
5 Prepare the new PCI board for installation:
a Remove the add-in board from its protective wrapper. Be
careful to not touch the components or gold edge connectors.
Place the board with the component side up on an antistatic
surface.
b Record the serial number of the new add-in board in your
equipment log.
For a sample equipment log sheet, refer to page 197.
c Set jumpers or switches according to the manufacturer
instructions.
6 Open the latches on the front and rear retention mechanisms
(Figure 38, A and B).
7 On the edge opposite the connectors, grasp the board by both
corners. Orient the board to the vacant slot so that the metal
retention bracket is toward the rear of the chassis.
8 Insert the board into the front and rear retention mechanisms.
Carefully push down on the board until it engages and fully seats
in the slot connector.
9 Close the front and rear latches.
10 Reinstall the system board access panel and the rear access panel.
For instructions, refer to page 52 and page 45 respectively.
11 Turn on any peripheral devices connected to the system.
12 Connect the power cord and turn on power to the server.
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