Lenovo 3797 manual Removing a PCI adapter from a PCI riser-card assembly

If you have other optional devices to install, do so now. Otherwise, go to “Completing the installation” on page 100.

Removing a PCI adapter from a PCI riser-card assembly

This topic describes removing an adapter from a PCI expansion slot in a PCI riser-card assembly. These instructions apply to PCI adapters such as video graphic adapters and network adapters. To remove a SAS controller from the SAS riser card, go to “Removing a SAS controller from the SAS riser card” on page 79.

The following illustration shows the locations of the adapter expansion slots from the rear of the server.

1	PCI slot 1
2	PCI slot 2
3	PCI slot 3
4	PCI slot 4

Notes:

1.If a PCI Express Gen 2x16 adapter is installed in a PCI riser-card assembly, the second expansion slot is not available.

2.If you are replacing a high power graphics adapter, you might need to disconnect the internal power cable from the system board before removing the adapter.

To remove an adapter from a PCI expansion slot, complete the following steps.

1	Adapter
2	PCI riser-card assembly
3	Adapter connectors

1.Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines” on page 33.

2.Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and external cables.

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