Installing And Removing Pci Expansion Cards; Removing And Installing The Pci Riser Assembly - Gateway 9415 User Manual

Installing and removing PCI expansion
cards
Caution
Caution

Removing and installing the PCI riser assembly

To remove and reinstall the PCI riser assembly:
1
Follow the instructions in
sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables
connected to the server.
2
Follow the instructions in
3
If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the old card.
Always operate your server with the PCI riser assembly in place. The
PCI riser assembly is important for correct airflow within the server.
Operating the server without the PCI riser assembly in place could
result in overheating and possible data loss or equipment damage.
The PCI riser assembly and individual PCI expansion cards are not
hot-swappable. Before installing or removing any part of the
assembly, make sure that power is turned off and the power cords
are unplugged.
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"Opening the server case" on page
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