PCI Card Installation

If rack mounted, extend a slide-mounted server out from the rack until it stops. Refer to “Accessing a Rack Mounted Server”.

Turn off the system. Disconnect all external cables.

If desired, remove the server from the rack and place it on an ESD-protected work surface. Refer to “Remove the Server from a Rack”.

	WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered down and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to removing or replacing the PCI card cage assembly. Voltages and hazardous energy can be present at various locations within the server whenever a power source is connected. This hazard is present even when the power switch is in the off position. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or damage to equipment.

Remove the top cover from the chassis. Refer to “Removing the Top Cover”.

	CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions while performing this procedure. Failure to follow ESD safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

Pull up on the PCI card cage release lever (colored lever) and the back edge of the card cage, then lift the card cage out of the server chassis.

Figure 3-11 Removing the PCI Card Cage

Place the card cage on an ESD-protected work surface.

Orient the card cage such that PCI card connectors (within the card cage) are at the bottom, when viewed through the open side of the card cage, and cards can be removed by lifting them from the sockets.

Remove the cover that is now on top of the card cage by sliding the cover toward the rear of the card cage and lifting the cover. Remove the cover from the card cage.

Remove the PCI card cage from the server chassis. Refer to “Removing the PCI Card Cage Assembly”.

Remove the cover from the PCI card cage.

	CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions while performing this procedure. Failure to follow ESD safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

If a cable will block card removal, or if it is connected to the card to be removed, disconnect the cable(s) from card connector(s) at this time.

Using an ACX-15 torx screwdriver, remove the retaining screw that secures the card in place. See Figure 3-12 “PCI Card Retaining Screws”.

Figure 3-12 PCI Card Retaining Screws

Grasp the card by the two opposing edgers and lift the card from the socket.

If no card will be installed in the empty socket, install a blank panel in the bulkhead opening at the end of the card cage. The blank panel is necessary to ensure correct air flow and EMI protection when the card cage is installed in a working server.

Remove the PCI card cage from the server chassis. Refer to “Removing the PCI Card Cage Assembly”.

Remove the cover from the PCI card cage.

	CAUTION: Observe all ESD safety precautions while performing this procedure. Failure to follow ESD safety precautions could result in damage to the server.

If a blank panel is installed at the end of the card cage (for the card position/socket which will be used), remove the blank panel.

Grasp the card to be installed by opposing edges and orient the card such that its connector is aligned with the card cage socket and the PCI interface connector can be extended through the opening at the end of the card cage. Insert the card into the desired socket.

Secure the card in the card cage using the retaining screw provided.

Connect any cables (if appropriate) to card sockets at this time.

If the card cage cover has been removed, insert the cover tabs (fan end of cover) into the corresponding slots on the card cage and press the cover into position on the card cage. Slide the cover toward the front of the card cage to secure the cover in place.

Orient the PCI card cage as shown in Figure 3-13 “Installing the PCI Card Cage”. Lift the release lever and hold it in the open position. Lower the card cage into position and press gently to seat card cage connectors.

Figure 3-13 Installing the PCI Card Cage

Press the release lever down (into position) to lock the card cage in place in the chassis.

Reinstall the chassis top cover. Refer to “Replacing the Top Cover”.

Reconnect rear panel cables, and turn on the system.

Run info io at the EFI shell to verify that the PCI card(s) has been correctly installed.