Installing Non-Hot-Plug Expansion Boards - HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 User Manual

9. Install the retaining clip.
10. Install the PCI Express x8 non-hot-plug expansion board ("Installing non-
hot-plug expansion boards" on page 89)into slot 1, if installing the PCI
Express x8 mezzanine option. Install the PCI Express x4 non-hot-plug
expansion boards into slots 1 and 2, if installing the PCI Express x4
mezzanine option.
11. Place expansion slot covers over any remaining empty slots, and close the
latches.
12. Replace the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 40).
13. Slide the server back into the rack.
14. Power up the server ("Powering up the server" on page 37).

Installing non-hot-plug expansion boards

CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do
not operate the server unless all expansion slots have either an
expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards,
power down the server and remove all AC power cords before removing
or installing the expansion boards.
Expansion board options 89