Acer R910 Series manual Installing a hot-plug PCI card

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8Install the slot cover over the empty slot, then rotate the retention latch downward (C).

9 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 34.

Installing a hot-plug PCI card

1If your server is operating, use your OS to power down the PCI slot.

2Observe the ESD precautions described on page 33.

3Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard.

4Rotate the slot retention latch on the rear of the card slot upward.

5Pull up the slot cover.

6Remove the PCI add-in board from its protective packaging.

7Align the card in the empty slot.

8Insert the card into the selected slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.

9Rotate the retention latch downward.

10Connect any required cable to the card.

11When using the hot-plug PCI card with OS hot-plug interface:

•Wait for the software user interface to appear on your monitor and then confirm the device to be enabled.

•Wait for the power LED to turn on.