CHAPTER 4: Installing Components

PCI slot 1

PCI slot 2

PCI slot 3

PCI slot 4

PCI slot 5

To replace, add, or reseat a PCI expansion card:

1Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 18.

2Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 19.

3If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the old card.

4Loosen the captive thumbscrew on the card retention bar and swing the bar out from the back of the chassis.

Card retention bar

Captive thumbscrew

5If you are replacing a card, remove the old expansion card. To loosen the card you can slightly rock the card end-to-end, but do not bend the card sideways.

Caution

Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card.

Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card.

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