3-1
Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations
Chapter 3
Installation
3-1 Before
Installation
Before Installation, do the following
Power down the system.
Remove the power cord from the wall socket.
Use industry standard anti-static equipment (i.e. gloves or wrist strap) and/or
an environment that prevents accidental electrostatic discharge.
Familiarize yourself with the server, motherboard, and/or chassis documenta-
tion.
Confi rm that your Operating System includes the latest updates and hotfi xes.
3-2 Hardware
Installation
Important note: This card is designed for UIO (Supermicro's Universal I/O) servers
and motherboards only.
Installing the Add-on Card
Remove the server cover and, if necessary, set aside any screws for later
use.
Remove the add-on card slot cover. If the case requires a screw, place the
screw aside for later use.
Position the add-on card in the slot directly over the connector and gently
push down on both sides of the card until it slides into the PCI connector.
Secure the add-on card to the chassis. If required, use the screw that you
previously removed.
Attach any necessary internal and external cables to the add-on card (see
page v for required cables).
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