Installing an expansion board

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.

To install the component:

1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
   1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
   2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Extend or remove the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel.
5. Open the expansion board retainer, and then remove the expansion slot cover.

   

6. Remove the PCI retainer screw.

   

7. Install the expansion board.

   

8. Close the expansion slot retainer.
9. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board.
10. Install the access panel.
11. Install the server in the rack.
12. Connect each power cord to the server.
13. Connect each power cord to the power source.
14. Power up the server.