Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 Setup and Installation Guide

Installing Hardware Options 3-43

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3. Remove the PCI shipping bracket. See the “Removing the PCI Shipping

Bracket” section in this chapter.

NOTE: The PCI shipping bracket is only required if you intend to ship the server with PCI

expansion boards installed.

4. Remove the PCI riser cage. See the “Removing the PCI Riser Cage”

section in this chapter.

CAUTION: To avoid the risk of damage to your system or

expansion boards, remove all AC power cords before installing or

removing non-hot-plug expansion boards. Moving the

Power On/Standby button to the standby position still provides

auxiliary power to the PCI expansion slot and may damage the

board or other system components.

5. Remove the thumbscrew and the expansion slot cover for slot 1. See the

“Removing Expansion Slot Covers” section in this chapter.

6. Align the expansion board with the expansion slot.

7. Insert the expansion board . Ensure the expansion board slides into the

guiding groove and seats securely in the slot.

8. Install the thumbscrew .

Figure 3-42. Installing an expansion board