Replacing an adapterThis information provides instructions on how to replace an adapter.About this taskNote:v The instructions in this section apply to any supported adapter (for example,network adapters).v See “Installing an adapter” on page 70 for additional notes and information thatyou must consider when you install an adapter in the server.v Any high-definition video-out connector or stereo connector on any add-onvideo adapter is not supported.To replace an adapter, complete the following steps:Procedure1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and the“Installation guidelines” on page 35.2. Follow the cabling instructions, if any come with the adapter. Route theinternal adapter cables before you install the adapter.3. Install the new adapter in a PCIe slot on the system board,a. Make sure that the retention latch is in the open position.b. Connect any internal cables to the adapter.c. Insert the adapter into the connector, aligning the edge connector on theadapter with the connector on the system board.d. Press the edge of the connector on the adapter firmly into the connector onthe system board. Make sure that the adapter snaps into connectorsecurely.Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter iscorrectly seated on the system board before you turn on the server. Anincorrectly seated adapter might cause damage to the system board or theadapter.e. Close the adapter retention clip to secure the adapter in place.f. Go to step 5 on page 236.4. Install the new adapter on the PCIe riser-card assembly,a. Make sure that the PCIe retention latch is in the open position.b. Connect any internal cables to the adapter.c. Insert the adapter into the riser-card assembly, aligning the edge connectoron the adapter with the connector on the riser-card assembly.d. Press the edge of the connector firmly into the riser-card assembly. Makesure that the adapter snaps into the riser-card assembly securely.Attention: When you install an adapter, make sure that the adapter iscorrectly seated in the riser-card assembly and that the riser-card assemblyis securely seated in the riser-card connector on the system board beforeyou turn on the server. An incorrectly seated adapter might cause damageto the system board, the riser-card assembly, or the adapter.Chapter 6. Removing and replacing components 235
