Installing An Adapter - IBM x3250 M3 Problem Determination And Service Manual

10. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and

Installing an adapter

The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when you install an adapter:
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
v The adapter slots are on the riser-card assembly. You must first remove the
PCI-X slot
6. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the front grip point and rear edges and lift to
remove it from the server.
7. Place the riser-card assembly on a flat, static-protective surface.
8. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and pull the
adapter from the riser-card assembly.
Adapter
Riser-card
assembly
9. Install the expansion-slot cover on the riser-card assembly.
use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you have to change
switch settings or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that
come with the adapter.
riser-card assembly to access the adapter slots.
Power cable
Expansion-slot cover
Expansion slot 2
Expansion slot 1
Expansion-slot cover
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Chapter 5. Removing and replacing server components
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