Adding or Replacing PCI/PCI-X Cards

6.To install a half-height PCI card in a carrier, follow these steps:

a.Remove the two screws from the carrier guide bar, as shown in Figure 6-19. Note: Take care not to lose the threaded inserts in the carrier guide bar.

b.Loosen the third screw of the carrier guide bar.

c.Place the half-height PCI card in the carrier so that the connector edge of the card rests against the lower guide tab of the carrier (see Figure 6-19).

Loosen T8 Torx screw

Remove T8 Torx screws

Guide tab

Connector edge of PCI card

Figure 6-19Mounting Half-height PCI Card into Carrier

d.Move the carrier guide bar (adjustment rail) so that it holds the card firmly in place (see Figure 6-20).

Adjustment rail

Figure 6-20Moving Carrier Guide Bar to Secure Half-height PCI Card

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