HP ProLiant DL385 Generation 5 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and replacement procedures 63
Expansion boards
Expansion board (slots 1 and 2)
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 28).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 27, "Remove
the server from the rack" on page 29).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 30).
4. Disconnect any internal or external cables connected to the expansion board.
5. Remove the expansion board.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all PCI slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Removing expansion board (slots 3, 4, and 5)
To remove the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 28).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extend the server from the rack" on page 27, "Remove
the server from the rack" on page 29).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 30).
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards, power down the server and
remove all AC power cords before removing or installing the PCI riser cage.
4. Disconnect any internal or external cables connected to any existing expansion boards in the PCI
riser cage.