Lenovo 7X15, Setup Manual

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A video of this procedure is available at YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
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Figure 18. I/O expansion adapter installation
Table 15. I/O expansion adapter and related components
1
I/O expansion adapter
3
Expansion cover
2
Retention clips
Step 1. Locate the I/O expansion connectors (see “System-board connectors” on page 19 for instructions).
Step 2. Remove the expansion cover from the connector, if one is present.
Step 3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the expansion adapter to any
unpainted
metal
surface on the Flex System chassis or any
unpainted
metal surface on any other grounded rack
component; then, remove the expansion adapter from the package.
Step 4. Open the retention clips.
Step 5. Orient the connector on the expansion adapter with the I/O expansion connector and alignment
pins on the system board; then, press the adapter into the I/O expansion connector.
Step 6. Firmly press on the indicated locations to seat the expansion adapter in the connector and over the
alignment pins.
Step 7. Close the retention clips.
After you install the I/O expansion adapter, complete the following steps:
1. See the documentation that comes with the I/O expansion adapter for device-driver and configuration
information to complete the installation.
Install an M.2 drive
Use this information to install an M.2 drive option.
Before you install an M.2 drive in the M.2 backplane, complete the following steps:
1. Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 28 to ensure that you work safely.
2. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with the
bezel pointing toward you.
Chapter 3
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Compute node hardware setup
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