How to Install a PCI Card, Before You Begin

3.4How to Install a PCI Card

Complete these tasks:

Section 2.1 “How to Power Off the System” on page 54

Section 2.4 “How to Position the System for Service” on page 60

4Section 2.6 “How to Remove the System Cover” on page 65 Section 2.8 “How to Avoid Electrostatic Discharge” on page 69

Read the documentation supplied with the PCI card for information about jumper settings, PCI slot requirements, and cable connections.

For information about the system's PCI slots and locations, see Section C.1.2 “PCI Bus” on page 253.

1.If you are installing a PCI card in an unused slot, remove the corresponding ﬁller panel from the back of the system. Otherwise go to Step 2.

a.Remove the Phillips screw that secures the PCI ﬁller panel to the system back panel.

b.Lift out the ﬁller panel.