IBM System x3250 M4 Installation & User Manual

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PCI riser-card assembly connectorsThe following illustration shows the locations of the slots on the PCI riser-cardassembly.Slot 2 PCIe Gen2 x8 (8, 4, 1)Slot 1 PCIe Gen2 x8 (4, 1)Installation guidelinesAttention: Static electricity that is released to internal server components whenthe server is powered-on might cause the system to halt, which might result in theloss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-dischargewrist strap or other grounding system when removing or installing a hot-swapdevice.Before you install optional devices, read the following information:v Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and theguidelines in “Working inside the server with the power on” on page 26, and“Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 27. This information will help youwork safely.v Make sure that the devices that you are installing are supported. For a list ofsupported optional devices for the server, see http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and applythe most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any knownissues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levelsof performance. To download firmware updates for your server, go tohttp://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ or http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removedcovers and other parts in a safe place.v If you must start the server while the server cover is removed, make sure that noone is near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside theserver.v Blue on a component indicates touch points, where you can grip the componentto remove it from or install it in the server, open or close a latch, and so on.v Orange on a component or an orange label on or near a component indicatesthat the component can be hot-swapped, which means that if the server andoperating system support hot-swap capability, you can remove or install thecomponent while the server is running. Orange can also indicate touch points onhot-swap components. See the instructions for removing or installing a specificChapter 2. Installing optional devices 25