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Chapter 4: Installing Components
9 Install an expansion slot cover over the empty slot, or install a replacement card in
the slot.
■ To install an expansion slot cover, align the cover with the slot from the back of
the chassis, then press the cover into the slot. Rotate the card retention clip into
the chassis to the closed position.
■ To install a replacement card, see “To install a hot-swap PCI expansion card:” on
page 102.
10 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 72.
To install a hot-swap PCI expansion card:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 65.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 66, but do not turn off
or unplug the server.
3 Turn off the PCI slot where you intend to install the new card by pressing the attention
button adjacent to the PCI slot.
4 Remove the new PCI card from the anti-static bag and place it on an ESD-protected
work surface.
5 Change the card jumpers as required (refer to the documentation that accompanied
the card), then record the serial number and jumper settings.
Caution
Only PCI cards in slots 1 - 5 are hot-swappable. Do not attempt to
install or remove PCI cards in slots 6 or 7 without turning off your
server and disconnecting it from the AC power source.
Caution
Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card.
Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.
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