Installing Pci Hot Plug Expansion Boards - HP PROLIANT DL380 User Manual

7. Install the expansion board.
8. Lock the PCI retaining clip.
9. Install the PCI riser cage ("Installing the PCI Riser Cage" on page 42).
10. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board.
11. Close the PCI riser cage door.
12. Install the access panel ("Installing the Access Panel" on page 40).

Installing PCI Hot Plug Expansion Boards

The server supports PCI Hot Plug technology, which works together with the
server operating system to allow replacement, addition, and upgrade of
expansion boards without powering down the server.
The server must have all the following to be PCI Hot Plug-capable:
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For more information, refer to the PCI Hot Plug Administration Guide on the
Documentation CD.
Refer to the documentation that ships with the expansion board.
PCI Hot Plug system hardware (available in this server)
PCI Hot Plug device drivers installed from the SmartStart CD
Operating system with PCI Hot Plug support
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