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8. Remove the expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the computer, press on the
slot cover. Grasp it and pull it out of the expansion slot. Store it in a safe place
for future use.
Attention: Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This
maintains the electronic emissions standards of the computer and ensures
proper ventilation of computer components.
9. When you are ready, remove the adapter from the static-protective package. It
is best to move the adapter directly from the static-protective package to the
adapter slot. If this is not possible, set the adapter down in its static-protective
package on a hard surface. Avoid touching the components and gold-edge
connectors on the adapter.
10. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter or system board as described by
the adapter manufacturer.
11. To install the adapter, carefully grasp the adapter by the top edge or upper
corners, and align it with the expansion slot guides; then, press the adapter
firmly into the expansion slot.
Expansion-slot cover
Attention: Be certain that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion slot
before you turn on the computer. Incomplete installation of an adapter might
damage the system board or the adapter.
12. Connect required cables to the adapter.
13. If you have another adapter to install, repeat steps 1 through 12 If you have
another option to install, do so now. Otherwise, complete the remaining steps
in this section.
14. Reinstall the rear adapter support bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the
closed (locked) position.
15. Replace the frame-support bracket.
16. Return the drive-bay cages to their original positions in the computer.
17. Replace the cover (see "Replacing the cover of the 6216" on page 55).
18. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then, turn on the attached
devices and the computer.
Installing a SCSI adapter
Complete the following steps to install an optional SCSI adapter:
1. Complete steps 1 through 12 of "Installing an adapter" on page 46; then,
continue with step 2.
Adapter-support bracket
Installing options
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