Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550, Setup Manual

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Before installing a PCIe adapter:
1. If a bracket is installed in the PCIe slot, remove it. Store the bracket for the PCIe slot in case that you
later remove the PCIe adapter and need the bracket to cover the place.
2. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new PCIe adapter to any unpainted surface on the
outside of the server. Then, take the new PCIe adapter out of the package and place it on a static-
protective surface.
To install a PCIe adapter, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure . A video of the installation process is available:
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-Acsjj4tU79GzKnWG316BYn
• Youku:
http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50483452
Step 1. Locate the appropriate PCIe slot. For information about the PCIe slot, see “Specifications” on page
5.
Step 2. Position the new PCIe adapter over the PCIe slot. Then, carefully press the PCIe adapter straight
down until it is securely seated in the slot.
Figure 47. PCIe adapter installation
Step 3. Depending on the type of the PCIe adapter, you might need to connect any required cables. Refer
to “Internal cable routing” on page 27 or the documentation that comes with the PCIe adapter for
specific information.
Install the serial port module
Use this information to install the serial port module.
“ Read the
installation
Guidelines” on
page 58
“ Power off
the server for
this task” on
page 109
“ ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening”
on page 59
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