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Installing and removing PCI expansion cards, Removing and installing the PCI riser assembly

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CHAPTER 4: Installing Components 3 Pull the plastic tabs (1) away from the sides of the memory module slot. If you are replacing a memory module, lift the old module (2) out of the slot. 4 Align the notch on the new module with the notch in the memory module slot and press the module firmly into the slot. The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the memory module automatically. 5 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 32. 6 Turn on the server and open the BIOS setup utility. Verify the System Memory listed in the Main menu. When you exit the BIOS setup utility make sure that the operating system completely loads. If you receive an error, see "Memory" on page 83. Installing and removing PCI expansion cards Caution Always operate your server with the PCI riser assembly in place. The PCI riser assembly is important for correct airflow within the server. Operating the server without the PCI riser assembly in place could result in overheating and possible data loss or equipment damage. The system board provides one 280-pin PCI-X 100MHz/PCI-E x8 expansion slot and one PCI-E expansion slot. The PCI-X 100MHz/PCI-E x8 expansion slot can support one PCI-X 100MHz and two PCI-E x8 slots with x4 speed using the riser card. The PCI-E expansion slot can support two PCI-E x8 slots with x4 speed using the riser card. The riser card comes with the system package. Removing and installing the PCI riser assembly, a riser or PCI card Caution The PCI riser assembly and individual PCI expansion cards are not hot-swappable. Before installing or removing any part of the assembly, make sure that power is turned off and the power cord(s) is unplugged. To remove and reinstall the PCI riser assembly: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 30. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 31. 3 If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the old card. 42

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CHAPTER 4: Installing Components
42
3
Pull the plastic tabs (1) away from the sides of the memory module slot. If you are replacing
a memory module, lift the old module (2) out of the slot.
4
Align the notch on the new module with the notch in the memory module slot and press
the module firmly into the slot. The tabs on the sides of the memory slot should secure the
memory module automatically.
5
Follow the instructions in
“Closing the server case” on page 32
.
6
Turn on the server and open the BIOS setup utility. Verify the
System Memory
listed in
the
Main
menu. When you exit the BIOS setup utility make sure that the operating system
completely loads. If you receive an error, see
“Memory” on page 83
.
Installing and removing PCI expansion cards
The system board provides one 280-pin PCI-X 100MHz/PCI-E x8 expansion slot and one PCI-E
expansion slot. The PCI-X 100MHz/PCI-E x8 expansion slot can support one PCI-X 100MHz and
two PCI-E x8 slots with x4 speed using the riser card. The PCI-E expansion slot can support two
PCI-E x8 slots with x4 speed using the riser card. The riser card comes with the system package.
Removing and installing the PCI riser assembly, a riser or PCI card
To remove and reinstall the PCI riser assembly:
1
Follow the instructions in
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 30
. Make sure
that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected
to the server.
2
Follow the instructions in
“Opening the server case” on page 31
.
3
If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the old card.
Caution
Always operate your server with the PCI riser assembly in place. The PCI riser assembly
is important for correct airflow within the server. Operating the server without the PCI riser
assembly in place could result in overheating and possible data loss or equipment damage.
Caution
The PCI riser assembly and individual PCI expansion cards are not hot-swappable.
Before installing or removing any part of the assembly, make sure that power is turned off
and the power cord(s) is unplugged.