Installing The Pci-X Riser-Card Power Cable; Removing An Adapter - IBM x3250 M3 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Installing the PCI-X riser-card power cable

To install the replacement PCI-X riser-card power cable, complete the following
steps.
1. Connect the riser-card power cable to the PCI-X riser-card assembly.
2. Remove the expansion-slot cover on the slot that you intend to use and save for
3. Install the adapter in the riser-card assembly (see "Installing an adapter" on
4. Install the riser-card assembly (see "Installing the riser-card assembly" on page
5. Install the cover (see "Installing the cover" on page 130).
6. Slide the server into the rack.
7. Connect the cables and power cords.
8. Turn on all attached devices and the server.

Removing an adapter

To remove an adapter, complete the following steps:
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1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
on page 127.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
3. Remove the server from the rack and remove the cover (see "Removing the
cover" on page 130).
4. Disconnect any cables from the adapter.
5. If the riser-card assembly is an optional PCI-X riser-card assembly, disconnect
the riser-card power cable from the riser-card assembly.