Dell QLogic QL45212, User Manual

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2–Installing the Hardware
Installing the Adapter
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Installing the Adapter
The following instructions apply to installing the QL45212 Adapter in most
systems. For details about performing these tasks, refer to the documents that
were supplied with your system.
1. Review “Safety Precautions” on page 6 and “Preinstallation Checklist” on
page 6 . Before you install the adapter, ensure that the system power is OFF,
the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet, and that you are
following proper electrical grounding procedures.
2. Open the system case, and select the slot that matches the adapter size,
which can be PCIe Gen2 x8 or PCIe Gen3 x8. A lesser width adapter can be
seated into a greater width slot (x8 in a x16), but a greater width adapter
cannot be seated into a lesser width slot (x8 in a x4). If you do not know how
to identify a PCIe slot, refer to your system documentation.
3. Remove the blank cover-plate from the slot that you selected.
4. Align the adapter connector edge with the PCIe connector slot in the system.
5. Applying even pressure at both corners of the card, push the adapter card
into the slot until it is firmly seated. When the adapter is properly seated, the
adapter port connectors align with the slot opening, and the adapter
faceplate is flush against the system chassis.
6. Secure the adapter with the adapter clip or screw.
7. Close the system case and disconnect any personal antistatic devices.
CAUTION
If you have difficulty seating the adapter, remove it, realign it, and try
again. The use of excessive force when seating the card can damage
the system or the adapter.