IBM 866011U - Netfinity 5500 - 8660, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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“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/
:
Ÿ
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.
Ÿ
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:
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