Before Installation; Installing The Add-On Card - Supermicro AOC-M25G-m4S User Manual

AOC-M25G-m4S Add-on Card User's Guide
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Before Installation

Before you install the add-on card, follow the instructions below.
1. Power down the system.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Use industry-standard anti-static equipment such as gloves or a wrist strap
and follow the precautions on page 3-1 to avoid damage caused by ESD.
4. Familiarize yourself with the server, motherboard, and/or chassis documenta-
tion.
5. Confirm that your operating system includes the latest updates and hotfixes.
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Installing the Add-on Card

Follow the steps below to install the add-on card into your system.
1. Remove the server cover and, if any, set aside any screws for later use.
2. Remove the add-on card slot cover. If the slot cover has a screw, place it
aside for later use.
3. Position the add-on card in front of the SIOM slot and gently push in both
sides of the card until it slides into the slot.
SIOM card with the
bracket installed
Note: This add-on card does not support hot plug. Please turn off the AC
power and remove the power cord from the wall socket before you install
or remove the add-on card.
Insert the SIOM
card into this slot
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