Installing An Adapter; Removing The Cd Or Dvd Drive - IBM 7940 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Installing an adapter

To install an HTX or PCI Express adapter, complete the following steps.
Adapter
1. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package and set any jumpers or
2. Route the adapter cables, if any, before you install the adapter in the riser-card
3. Align the edge connector on the adapter with the connector on the riser-card
4. Install the riser-card assembly in the server (see "Installing a riser-card
5. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
6. Install the cover (see "Installing the cover" on page 31).
7. Slide the server into the rack.
8. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that were removed.
9. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

Removing the CD or DVD drive

To remove the CD or DVD drive, complete the following steps:
1. If you are replacing a removed drive with a new drive, make sure that:
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switches on the adapter as directed by the adapter manufacturer.
assembly.
assembly. Press the adapter firmly into the riser-card assembly connector so
that the adapter edge connector seats fully.
Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter is
correctly seated in the connector before you turn on the server. An incorrectly
seated adapter might cause damage to the system board, the riser-card
assembly, or the adapter.
assembly" on page 34).
v You have all the cables and other equipment that is specified in the
documentation that comes with the new drive.
v You check the instructions that come with the new drive to determine whether
you must set any switches or jumpers on the drive.
v You have removed the drive retainer clip on the side of the old drive and
have it available for installation on the new drive.