IBM x3500 - System - 7977 User Manual

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3. Press on the left edge of the bezel, and rotate the left side of the bezel awayfrom the server. Rotate the left edge of the bezel out beyond 90°; then, pull thebezel away from the server.Removing the left-side coverImportant: Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server isworking correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts,if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwiseworking correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the ProblemDetermination and Service Guide for diagnostic information.Left-side coverCover release latchLockTo remove the cover, complete the following steps:1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and “Installation guidelines”on page 21.2. Turn off the server and all attached devices.3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords.4. Using the supplied key, unlock the left-side cover.5. Pull the cover-release latch down and rotate the top edge of the cover awayfrom the server.Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before you turnon the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (more than 30minutes) with the cover removed might damage server components.6. Remove the left-side cover from the server.Installing an adapterThe following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports andother information that you must consider when you install an adapter:v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow thoseinstructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you must change theswitch or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come withthe adapter.v Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.v PCI slot 6 supports half-length 5.0 V PCI adapters only.v PCI slot 1 supports half-length 3.3 V PCI adapters only.24 IBM System x3500 Type 7977: User’s Guide