Pci-X Adapter Guide - IBM x3950 Problem Determination And Service Manual

2. Connect the light path diagnostics ribbon cable and front USB cable to the I/O
3. Slide the front-panel assembly into the server until the blue tab on the chassis
4. Install the top cover and bezel (see "Top cover and bezel" on page 131).
5. Slide the server into the rack.
6. Connect the cables and power cords (see "Connecting the cables" on page 120
7. Turn on all attached devices and the server.

PCI-X adapter guide

To remove the PCI-X adapter guide, complete the following steps.
Quarter-turn
fasteners
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
3. Remove the top cover (see "Top cover and bezel" on page 131).
4. Lift the latch mechanism.
5. Remove all adapters and adapter dividers, and place the adapters on a
6. Disconnect one end of all cables that pass through the PCI-X adapter guide;
7. Turn the blue quarter-turn fasteners to release the PCI-X adapter guide.
8. Lift the guide out of the server.
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board.
engages.
for cabling instructions).
Latch mechanism
on page 117.
all external cables necessary to replace the device.
static-protective surface.
Note: You might find it helpful to note where each adapter is installed before
removing the adapters.
then, remove the cables from the routing feature of the guide and fold the
cables out of the way.
Note: You might find it helpful to note where each cable is connected before
disconnecting the cables.