Intel SR1520ML manual Installing and Removing a PCI Add-in Card, Installing a PCI Add-in Card

Installing and Removing a PCI Add-in Card

Caution: The add-in cards are NOT hot swappable. Before removing or replacing an add-in card, you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug the AC power cord from the system or wall outlet.

Installing a PCI Add-in Card

1.Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See “Safety Information” on page iii.

2.Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable.

3.Remove the server system cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Server System Cover” on page 14.

4.Remove the PCI riser assembly. For instructions, see “Removing the PCI Riser Assembly” on page 21.

5.Remove the screw from the add-in card slot opening.

6.If a filler panel is installed over the opening at the rear of the riser assembly, remove it. Save the filler panel in case you later need to remove the add-in card.

7.Insert the add-in card into the socket in the riser assembly. Push the add-in card into place firmly until it seats in the riser card connector, but use caution so you do not twist or bend the card. See letter “A” in the figure.

8.Re-install the screw you removed in step 5. See letter “B” in the figure.

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A

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Figure 18. Installing an Add-In Card

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