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Step 3.
Remove the cover (see
Step 4.
Remove the PCI Express riser-card assembly from the system board:
a.
If an adapter is installed in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables that are connected
to the adapter.
b.
Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift it from the riser-card connector on the
system board.
c.
Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the riser-card assembly.
d.
Store the riser-card assembly and the adapter in a safe place for possible future use.
Step 5.
Install a PCI-X adapter into the new PCI-X riser-card assembly. See
66
for more information. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter as directed by the adapter
manufacturer.
Note: You might have to replace the brackets when you replace a PCI Express assembly with a
PCI-X assembly.
Step 6.
Insert the PCI-X riser-card assembly into the riser-card connector on the system board. Make sure
that it is fully seated.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
page
100.
Replacing a PCI-X assembly with a PCI Express assembly
Use this information to replace a PCI-X assembly with a PCI Express assembly.
The server comes with one PCI riser-card assembly installed in slot 2. You can replace a PCI-X riser-card
assembly with a PCI Express riser-card assembly.
To replace a PCI-X riser-card assembly with a PCI Express riser-card assembly, complete the following
steps:
Step 1.
Read the safety information that begins on
41.
Step 2.
Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
Step 3.
Remove the cover (see
Step 4.
Remove the PCI-X riser-card assembly from the system board:
a.
If an adapter is installed in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables that are connected
to the adapter.
b.
Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift it from the riser-card connector on the
system board.
c.
Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the riser-card assembly.
d.
Store the riser-card assembly and the adapter in a safe place for possible future use.
Step 5.
Install a PCI Express adapter in the PCI Express riser-card assembly. See
page 66
for more information. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter as directed by the
adapter manufacturer.
Note: You might have to replace the bracket when you replace a PCI-X assembly with a PCI
Express assembly.
Step 6.
Insert the PCI Express riser-card assembly into the riser-card connector on the system board.
Make sure that it is fully seated.
"Removing the cover" on page
"Safety" on page iii
"Removing the cover" on page
48).
"Installing an adapter" on page
"Completing the installation" on
and
"Installation guidelines" on page
48).
"Installing an adapter" on
.
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