Installing Or Removing A Pci Add-In Card; Installing A Pci Add-In Card - Intel SR1530CL User Manual

10. Install the server system cover. For instructions, see
Cover" on page
11. Plug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable into the server.

Installing or Removing a PCI Add-in Card

Caution: The add-in cards are NOT hot swappable. Before installing or removing an add-in card,
you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to
the system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug the AC power
cord from the system or wall outlet.
One PCI-X* and one PCI Express* add-in card can be installed. The PCI-X card must be
installed at the left side of the bracket; the PCI Express card must be installed at the right
side of the bracket.

Installing a PCI Add-in Card

1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See
Information" on page
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable.
3. Remove the server system cover. For instructions, see
System Cover" on page
4. Remove the PCI riser assembly. For instructions, see
Assembly" on page
5. Remove the screw at the rear of the riser assembly. See letter "A" in
Save this screw. You will reinstall it later.
6. If a filler panel is installed over the opening at the rear of the riser assembly lift it
from the riser assembly. See letter "B" in the figure. Save the filler panel in case
you later need to remove the add-in card.
7. Insert the add-in card into the socket in the riser assembly. Push the add-in card into
place firmly until it seats in the riser card connector, but use caution so you do not
twist or bend the card. See letter "C" in the figure.
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"Removing the PCI Riser
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