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10. Install an expansion-slot screw at the rear of the adapter.
11. If you are installing a full-length adapter, press on the release lever on the right
12. Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block
13. Reinstall the rear adapter-retention bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the
If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 44.
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7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted
metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from the
static-protective package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge
connectors on the adapter.
8. If you are installing a full-length adapter, remove the blue adapter guide (if any)
from the end of the adapter.
Adapter guide
9. Carefully grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper corners, and align it with
the expansion slot guides; then, press the adapter firmly into the expansion
slot. Move the adapter directly from the static-protective package to the
expansion slot.
side of the front adapter-retention bracket to release the retaining tab on the
left side of the bracket.
the flow of air from the fans.
closed (locked) position.
Note: If any adapters in the server are large or have heavy cables attached to
them, you can remove the rear adapter-retention bracket and secure all of the
adapters with expansion-slot screws.
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