Lenovo ThinkServer RD240 Installation And User Manual page 55

Installing a PCI card
Attention
Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety
Information and the Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD
that comes with your product, and "Guidelines" on page 19. To obtain a copy of the
publications, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to install a PCI card.
To install a PCI card, do the following:
Note: Use any documentation that comes with the PCI card and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect
all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 21.
3. Remove the riser card assembly. See "Removing the riser card assembly" on
page 38.
4. Locate an appropriate PCI card slot on the riser card assembly. Then, remove
the screw on the side that secures the metal slot cover.
5. Install the PCI card into the slot on the riser card assembly ( 1 ). Then, install
the screw to secure the PCI card in place ( 2 ).
Figure 30. Installing a PCI card into the slot on the riser card assembly
6. Reinstall the riser card assembly into the card slot on the system board. See
"Installing the riser card assembly" on page 39.
7. Connect any cables to the PCI card.
What to do next:
v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on
page 67.
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