Hot Plugging Pci Add-In Cards; Removing Hot-Plug Pci Add-In Cards - Intel SR870BN4 - Server Platform - 0 MB RAM Product Manual

Hot Plugging PCI Add-in Cards

Before replacing a hot-plug PCI I/O card without shutting down the server, use the operating
system or a resident GUI to shut down or power off the PCI I/O slot you are working on. Verify
that the green power LED for the slot is off before replacing the card.
CAUTION
The I/O bay should not be extracted from the chassis to hot-plug PCI cards.
Instead, slide the back top cover open to gain access.

Removing Hot-plug PCI Add-in Cards

WARNING
Make sure that the rack is anchored securely so it will not tilt forward
when the server chassis is extended. A crush hazard exists should the
rack tilt forward which could cause serious injury.
CAUTION
Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the
electromagnetic emission characteristics of the server and to ensure proper
cooling of the system.
1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in "Warnings and Cautions"
on page 179.
2. If your server is operating, use your operating system or GUI application to power down the
PCI slot that contains the board to be removed. NOTE: the Attention switch on the back of the
chassis will not be supported until a Post Platform Release BIOS. Please check the BIOS
release notes of the BIOS installed on the system to verify whether using the Attention button
to initiate the slot power down is supported.
3. The green power LED blinks and turns OFF.
4. If the system is mounted in a rack, pull the chassis out of the rack as far as it'll go.
5. Open the rear cover to expose the hot-plug PCI slots.
6. Verify the green power LED for the slot you are working with is turned off.
7. Disconnect any cables attached to the board to be removed.
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