Replacing an adapter in PCI expansion slot 4 or slot 5

Use this section to replace an adapter in PCI expansion slot 4 or slot 5.

To replace an adapter, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information that begins on Safety and Installation guidelines.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
3. Remove the server top cover (see Removing the top cover).
4. 1 Rotate the bracket to the open position.
5. Slide the expansion-slot cover out of the server.
6. 2 Align the adapter with the PCI connector on the system board and press the adapter firmly into the PCI connector on the system board.
   Figure 1. Adapter installation
   
   
7. Rotate the retention bracket to the close position.
8. Connect any required cables to the adapter.
   Attention

   • When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space around any of the fans.
   • Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components that are under the riser-card assembly.
   • Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.
9. Perform any configuration tasks that are required for the adapter.
10. Reinstall the top cover (see Replacing the top cover).
11. Slide the server into the rack.
12. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
13. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.