IBM 8688 - page 104

6. Install the adapter:
a. If you are installing a full-length adapter, open the blue adapter guide by
lifting the front edge, as shown in the illustration.
b. Push the orange adapter-retention latch toward the rear of the server, and
open the tab.
c. Remove the expansion-slot cover.
d. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it
with the connector on the PCI-X board.
Note: Some long adapters have extension handles or brackets. Before
installing a long adapter, you must remove the extension handle or
bracket.
e. Press the adapter firmly into the adapter connector.
Attention: When you install an adapter, be sure the adapter is correctly
seated in the connector. Improperly seated adapters might cause damage to
the PCI-X board or to the adapter.
f. Push down on the blue adapter guide to keep the adapter steady.
g. Close the tab; then, push down on the blue adapter-retention latch until it
clicks into place, securing the adapter.
NOTE:FOR PROPER AIRFLOW, REPLACE FANWITHIN 2 MINUTES
FRONT OF BOX
NOTE:FOR PROPER AIRFLOW, REPLACE FANWITHIN 2 MINUTES
FRONT OF BOX
Tab
Adapter
retention
latch
Attention
LED
Power
LED
Adapter guide
PCI-X
divider
7. Connect the internal cables to the adapter.
8. If you disabled the slot in step 2 on page 93, enable the slot.
9. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 111.
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