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4. If you are installing a full-length adapter, lift the adapter-retention clip on the
adapter-support bracket. Otherwise, continue with the next step.
Adapter guide
5. See the documentation that comes with the adapter for any cabling instructions
and information about jumper or switch settings.
Attention: Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or
the adapter.
6. Press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot.
7. Close the adapter-retention latch and, if necessary, the adapter-retention clip.
Important: Power cannot be provided to the adapter slot if the latch is not
lowered into place.
8. Connect any needed cables to the adapter. You must turn the server off before
installing any cables.
Note: See the documentation that comes with the operating system for
information about enabling a hot-plug PCI-X slot.
9. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 45.
Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
This section provides instructions for installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine. The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine must be
installed in its dedicated connector on the system board. See “System-board
internal connectors” on page 78 for the location of the connector. The Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is not cabled to the system board.
Complete the following steps to install the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 11.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables. Remove the cover and air baffle assembly.
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