IBM xSeries 240 81Y Hardware Maintenance Manual page 119

Attention
Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all
vacant slots. This maintains the electromagnetic
emissions characteristics of the system and
ensures proper cooling of system components.
4. Refer to the documentation that comes with the
adapter for any cabling instructions. It might be
easier for you to route any cables before you install
the adapter.
5. Press on the touchpoint on the adapter retainer flap
4 at the end of the slot nearest the front of the
server and rotate the adapter retainer flap upward.
6. Remove the adapter from the static-protective
package.
Attention
Avoid touching the components and gold-edge
connectors on the adapter.
7. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat,
static-protective surface.
8. Set any jumpers or switches as described by the
adapter manufacturer.
9. Install the adapter 8 :
a. Carefully grasp the adapter 8 by its top edge
or upper corners, and align it with the expansion
slot on the system board.
b. Press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot.
Attention
When you install an adapter in the server,
be sure that it is completely and correctly
seated in the system-board connector before
you apply power. Incomplete insertion might
cause damage to the system board or the
adapter.
c. Lower the tab 2 on the adapter guide over the
tab on the top corner of the adapter. Rotate the
adapter retention latch 3 clockwise until it
snaps into place.
d. Close the adapter retainer flap 4 .
10. Connect any needed cables to the adapter.
Attention
Route cables so that the flow of air from the fans
is not blocked.
11. If you have other options to install or remove, do so
now; otherwise, go to "Completing the installation" on
page 137.
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