Replacing A Non-Hot-Pluggable Pci Adapter - IBM F80 Service Manual

Before you install an adapter, determine if the PCI adapter you are installing is
hot-pluggable. See the PCI Adapter Placement Reference, order number SA38-0538.
Also, review the information in "PCI Adapter Options" on page 328.
If you are installing a PCI adapter that is:
v Not hot-pluggable, continue with "Replacing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter."
v Hot-pluggable, go to "Replacing a Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter" on page 334.

Replacing a Non-Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter

To replace a non-hot-pluggable PCI adapter, perform the following steps:
1. If you have not already done so, install any required device driver software as
2. If you have not already done so, shut down the system as described in "Stopping
3. If you have not already done so, unplug the system unit power cable from the
4. If you have not already done so, remove the front, rear, and left covers as
5. See the PCI Adapter Placement Reference, order number SA38-0538, for adapter
6. Turn the locking latch, lift the plastic stop, and remove the blank cover from the
described in the documentation provided with the adapter. Then return here to
continue.
the System Unit" on page 316.
electrical outlet.
described in "Removing the Covers" on page 311.
placement information. Then select an empty PCI slot for the adapter.
slot where you are installing the adapter.
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