Installing A Pci Riser-Card Assembly; Removing The Pci Riser-Card Bracket From The Riser Card - IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Installing a PCI riser-card assembly

Note: A PCI riser-card assembly must be installed in slot 2 even if you do not
install an adapter.
To install a PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the "Installation
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 174).
4. Install the adapter in the new PCI riser-card assembly (see "Installing an
5. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter as directed by the adapter
6. If you are installing the PCI riser-card assembly on PCI slot connector 1 on the
7. Align the PCI riser-card assembly with the PCI slot connector on the system

Removing the PCI riser-card bracket from the riser card

To remove the PCI riser-card bracket from the riser card, complete the following
steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 174).
4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly (see "Removing a PCI riser-card
5. Remove the screw that attaches the PCI riser card to the PCI bracket.
guidelines" on page 167.
all external cables.
adapter" on page 180).
manufacturer.
system board, remove the PCI filler panel from the rear of the server.
board; then, press down firmly until the PCI riser-card assembly is seated
correctly in the connector on the system board.
PCI riser
connector 2
on page 167.
assembly" on page 233).
PCI riser-card assembly
(full-height, half-lenght adapters)
PCI riser-card assembly
(low-profile adapters)
Chapter 5. Removing and replacing server components
PCI riser
connector 1
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