4.Place the cage on a flat stable surface with the slot facing up, and prepare the card that you wish to install.

Internal view of PCI cage

Install PCI-X cards in the following order:

•first PCI-X card

•second PCI-X card

•third PCI-X card

top slot (furthest from motherboard) middle slot

bottom slot (nearest the motherboard)

Exceptions

1.Install a RAID card to the top slot to facilitate connection of SCSI cables.

2.Install a LAN card to the bottom slot for easy connection of LAN (RJ-45) cables from the chassis rear panel.

5.Remove the metal cover opposite the PCI-X slot that you wish to use, then install a PCI-X card as shown. The card golden connectors should match the notches on the slot.

6.Firmly push down the card until it is completely seated on the slot.

7.Secure the card bracket with a screw.

8.Connect cable(s) to the card, if applicable.

Repeat steps 5 to 8 if you wish to install other PCI-X cards.

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