Replacing the graphics card

Maintaining PCI cards

The graphics card provides an interface for the local monitor.

! Important:

The graphics card does not support hot-plug operation. You must shut down the system and turn off power before installing or replacing a card.

To replace a graphics card:

2.Enter: cfgadm

This displays the PCI card configuration before you replace a card. Recheck the configuration after you have replaced the card.

3.Enter:

/usr/sbin/shutdown -y -i0 -g0

This shuts down the system.

4.Press and release the front panel power button to turn off the system. Wait for the front panel Power/OK LED to turn off.

5.Turn the key switch to the Forced Off position. See the following figure.

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