Acer R910 Series manual To reconfigure the system memory, Removing a non-hot-plug PCI card

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3Install the memory board. For instructions, see “Hot-insertion of a Memory Board” on page 54 or “Cold Insertion of a Memory Board”on page 71, depending on your server configuration.

4Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 34.

To reconfigure the system memory:

The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it.

PCI card

PCI cards installed in slots 1 to 5 are hot-pluggable. If you are adding or removing a card from one of these slots, you can do so without powering down the server.

Removing a non-hot-plug PCI card

Caution! Damage to the system occurs if power is not removed from the system prior to removal or installation of non-hot-plug boards.

1Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 33.

2Disconnect any cables attached to the PCI card.

3Perform steps 5 to 9 described in the “To remove a hot-plug PCI card with OS hot-plug interface:” on page 55.

Installing a non-hot-plug PCI card

1Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 33.

2Perform steps 3 to 10 described in the “Installing a hot-plug PCI card” on page 56.

3Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 34.