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1. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for instructions on setting
jumpers or switches and for cabling.
Note: Route adapter cables before you install the adapter.
2. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with
the connector on the PCI-X board.
3. If necessary, remove the adapter guide before installing a full-length adapter.
4. Press the adapter firmly into the adapter connector.
5. Push down on the blue PCI-X retaining bar to stabilize the adapter.
6. Close the tab; then, push down on the orange adapter retention latch until it
clicks into place, securing the adapter.
7. Connect any required cables to the adapter.
8. Install the top cover (see “Top cover and bezel” on page 131).
9. Slide the server into the rack.
10. Connect the cables and power cords (see “Connecting the cables” on page
120 for cabling instructions).
11. Turn on all attached devices and the server.
DVD drive
To remove the DVD drive, complete the following steps:
Retention latch
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 117.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the top cover and bezel (see “Top cover and bezel” on page 131).
4. Pull the blue retention latch forward and pull the DVD drive out of the server.
5. If you are instructed to return the DVD drive, follow all packaging instructions,
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
To install the replacement DVD drive, compete the following steps:
1. Slide the DVD drive into the server to engage the drive.
2. Install the top cover and bezel (see “Top cover and bezel” on page 131).
3. Slide the server into the rack.
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