IBM 866011U Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 186

"Preparing to install options" on page 220); then remove the top cover (see "Top cover removal" on page 262). 2. Determine which expansion slot you will use for the adapter. Note Check the instructions that come with the adapter for any requirements or restrictions. 3. Remove the expansion-slot cover 2 : If you are installing an adapter in PCI slot 1, 2, 3, or 4: a. See the illustration in "Hot-plug PCI adapter installation" on page 173 for operation of the adapter retention latch on the end of the slot near the rear of the server. b. Rotate the adapter retention latch counterclockwise. c. Lift the tab covering the top of the expansion-slot cover and remove expansion-slot cover from the server. Store it in a safe place for future use. If you are installing an adapter in PCI slot 5 or 6 or in the ISA slot: a. Remove the screw 1 on the top of the expansion-slot cover 2 . b. Slide the expansion-slot cover out of the server. c. Store these items in a safe place for future use. Attention Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This maintains the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and ensures proper cooling of system components. 4. Refer to the documentation that comes with the adapter for any cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route any cables before you install the adapter. 5. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package. Note Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter. 6. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface. 7. Set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer. 8. Install the adapter: 178 Netfinity Server HMM