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CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
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To install or replace memory:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24. Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25.
3 Pull the plastic tabs (1) away from the sides of the memory module slot. If you are replacing
a memory module, lift the old memory module (2) out of the slot.
4 Align the notch on the new module with the notch in the memory module slot and press
the module firmly into the slot. The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure
the memory module automatically.
5 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 27.
6 Turn on the server and open the BIOS setup utility. Verify the System Memory listed in
the Main menu. When you exit the BIOS setup utility, make sure that the operating system
completely loads. If you receive an error, review the memory overview information in
“Installing memory” on page 31.
Installing and removing PCI expansion cards
The system board provides one 280-pin PCI-X 66MHz expansion slot and one PCI-E x8 expansion
slot. One PCI-X 66 MHz expansion slot can support two PCI-E x8 expansion slots with x8 speed
and one PCI-X 66 MHz using the riser card. One PCI-E expansion slot can support two PCI-E x8
expansion slots with x8 speed using the riser card. The riser card comes with the system package.
The edge connectors of the riser card connect to the PCI slots on the system board.
Removing and installing the PCI riser assembly, a riser, or a PCI card
To remove and reinstall the PCI riser assembly:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 24. Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 25.
Caution
Always operate your server with the PCI riser assembly in place. The PCI riser
assembly is important for correct airflow within the server. Operating the server without
the PCI riser assembly in place could result in overheating and possible data loss or
equipment damage.
Caution
The PCI riser assembly and individual PCI expansion cards are not hot-swappable.
Before installing or removing any part of the assembly, make sure that power is turned
off and the power cord(s) is unplugged.