IBM eServer 250 xSeries Installation Manual

Also see for eServer 250 xSeries: User reference guide

Contents

Chapter 2. Installing options 156. Refer to the documentation that comes with your adapter for any cablinginstructions. It might be easier for you to route any cables before you install theadapter.7. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package.Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on theadapter. If you need to put down the adapter, place the adapter, component-sideup, on a flat, static-protective surface.8. Install the adapter:a. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it withthe expansion slot on the processor board.b. Press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot.Attention: When you install an adapter in the server, be sure that it iscompletely and correctly seated in the expansion slot. Incomplete insertionmight cause damage to the processor board or the adapter.c. Lower the tab over the top corner of the adapter. Rotate the adapter retentionlatch clockwise until it snaps into place.d. Lower the rear adapter retention latch (near the hard disk drives) over the topof the adapter and press on the indentation on the latch until the latch snapsinto place.9. Connect any needed cables to the adapter and reconnect the power cords that youdisconnected in step 2 on page 14.10. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to“Completing the installation” on page 36.