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Installing an adapter
Complete the following steps to install an adapter:
Attention:
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 29.
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xSeries 305 Type 8673: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
1. Review "Safety information" on page 87, and the "Installation guidelines" on
page 29.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord; then, disconnect all external cables from the
server.
4. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the cover" on page 34.
Attention:
Before you install the adapter, route the adapter cables.
5. Determine which PCI-X expansion slot you will use for the adapter.
Note: Check the instructions that come with the adapter for any requirements,
restrictions, or cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route
cables before you install the adapter.
6. Loosen the adapter slot captive screw.
a. If you are installing the adapter in PCI-X slot 1, loosen the captive screw
that is near the video connector.
Captive screw
(slot 2)
Adapter-support
bracket
b. If you are installing the adapter in PCI-X slot 2, loosen the captive screw
that is near the power cord connector.
7. Remove the expansion-slot cover.
Attention:
PCI expansion-slot cover must be installed on all vacant slots.
This maintains the electronic emissions characteristics of the server and
ensures proper cooling of server components.
v If you are installing the adapter in PCI-X slot 1, lift the adapter-support
bracket from the server; then, remove the expansion-slot cover from the
bracket.
v If you are installing the adapter in PCI-X slot 2, lift the captive-screw
bracket; then, remove the expansion-slot cover.
8. Touch the static-protective package containing the adapter to any unpainted
metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from the
static-protective package. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge
connectors on the adapter.
Captive screw
(slot 1)
Expansion-slot
cover
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