Intel SR9000MK4U manual Installing and Removing a PCI Card, Installing a PCI Card

Installing and Removing a PCI Card

You will need to remove the PCI card(s) to perform the following operations:

•To replace a PCI card

•To install or remove the PCI card divider

•To install or remove the fan box

•To install or remove the air flow guide

•To install or remove the hard drive backplane

•To install or remove the mounting plate

•To install or remove a processor

Installing a PCI Card

To perform this procedure, you will first need to remove the top cover. The steps below will direct you to the instructions to remove the top cover at the appropriate location in the step sequence.

Cautions:

•Before performing the procedures in this section, except for when hot-swapping turn off the system and then disconnect all power plugs.

•Use caution when touching the add-in card to avoid touching components on the card.

1.Remove the top cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Top Cover” on page 36.

2.Locate the PCI slot area. See the following figure.

3.Lift the PCI caution plate. See letter “A” in the figure below.

A

AF001138

Figure 50. Opening the PCI Caution Plate

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