HP ML530 ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide - Page 134

PCI-X Technology Performing PCI Hot Plug Operations This section discusses hot-plug installation and removal of expansion boards. For an overview of non-hot-plug expansion board procedures, see Chapter 3, "Installing Hardware Options." Before adding or removing an expansion board, you must install: • The PCI-X Hot Plug device drivers, (installed from the SmartStart CD) • An operating system that supports PCI-X Hot Plug technology For information about specific operating systems with PCI-X Hot Plug support, refer to the operating system support matrix available from the website: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os%20feature%20matrix%20103000.pdf To install an operating system, see Chapter 5, "Installing the Rack Server," or Chapter 6, "Installing the Tower Server." WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hazardous energy or of damage to the equipment when working on energized servers: • Remove all watches, rings, and any other loose fitting jewelry. • Avoid the use of conductive tools inside the server that could bridge live parts. WARNING: The hot-plug door provides access to hazardous energy circuits. To avoid risk of injury or damage to the equipment from hazardous energy, be sure that the door remains locked during normal operation or install the server in a controlled access location. CAUTION: Be sure that either an expansion board or an expansion slot cover is installed at all times. Proper airflow can only be maintained when an expansion board or an expansion slot cover is in place. Leaving a rear panel expansion slot opening uncovered can lead to improper cooling and thermal damage. IMPORTANT: Illustrations in the following procedures show how to use the PCI Hot Plug button, instead of a utility, to power down and power up the expansion slot. For information about procedures using utilities and PCI Hot Plug applications, see the "PCI Hot Plug Utilities" section in this chapter. HP ProLiant ML530 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide 4-13