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Installing a non-hot-plug PCI adapter: This section gives the procedures for installing a non-hot-plug adapter. If you want to remove a non-hot-plug adapter, reverse the steps. Before you begin: Read "Safety information" on page 240. Read the documentation that comes with the adapter for any special requirements or restrictions. The orange color on components and labels in the server indicates hot-swap or hot-plug components. This means that you can install or remove the component while the system is running, provided that the system is configured to support this function. For complete details about installing or removing a hot-swap or hot-plug component, see the information provided in this chapter. The blue color on components or labels indicates touch points where a component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on. Refer to the illustrations in "Hot-plug PCI adapter installation" on page 84 while you perform the steps in this procedure. To install a non-hot-plug PCI adapter: 1. Run the shutdown procedure for the operating system. Turn off the server and peripheral devices; and disconnect all external cables and power cords (see "Preparing to install options" on page 134); then, remove the top cover (see "Removing the top cover" on page 136). 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. Perform step 4 on page 86 through step 11 on page 87, and step 13 on page 88. Verifying compatibility between network adapters and device drivers: The server supports several types of network adapters. If you are having trouble with the installation or operation of a network adapter or network operating system, ensure that the network-adapter device driver supports multiple processors. Refer to the network-adapter documentation for additional information about adapter compatibility requirements. Netfinity 8500R - Type 8681 89