IBM IntelliStation 6836, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Installing an adapter
Complete the following steps to install an adapter:
Adapter
Adapter retaining
bracket
Attention: When you handle ESD-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see “Handling
electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 116.
1.
Review the safety precautions listed in “Safety information” on page 113.
2. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives and shut down
your operating system.
3.
Turn off the computer and all attached devices and disconnect all external
cables and power cords; then, remove the cover. See “Removing the computer
cover” on page 35 for details.
4. Determine which PCI slot you will use for the adapter.
Note: Check the instructions that come with the adapter for any requirements,
restrictions, or cabling instructions. It might be easier for you to route
any device cables before you install the adapter.
5. Rotate the rear adapter retaining bracket to the open (unlocked) position and
remove it from the computer. Keep it in a safe place.
6.
Remove the expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the computer, press in on
the slot cover. Grasp it and pull it out of the expansion slot. Store it 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 computer and
ensures proper cooling of system components.
7. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package. Avoid touching the
components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
8. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface.
9. Set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer.
10.
To install the adapter, carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper
corners, and align it with the expansion slot guides; then, press the adapter
firmly into the expansion slot.
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