Service Guide

Intel
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Server System SR1600UR Service Guide 43
Replacing a PCI Riser Card
Caution: PCI riser connectors are NOT hot-swappable. Before removing or replacing the riser
connector, you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices
connected to the system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug the
AC power cord from the system or wall outlet.
Removing the PCI Express* Riser Card
To remove the PCI Express* riser card, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect any cables attached to any add-in cards.
2. Remove the PCI riser assembly. For instructions, see “Removing the PCI Riser
Assembly” on page 41.
3. Remove any add-in cards from the PCI riser connector. For instructions, see
“Removing a PCI Add-in Card” on page 45.
4. Remove the two screws securing the riser card to the riser assembly and remove the
riser card (see Figure 28).
Figure 28. Removing the PCI Express* Riser Card
5. Install the replacement riser connector, if desired. For instructions, see “Installing
the Replacement PCI Express* Riser Card” on page 44.
6. Install the PCI add-in card(s) if desired. For instructions, see “Installing a PCI Add-
in Card” on page 44.
7. Install the PCI riser assembly into the server system. For instructions, see
“Installing the PCI Riser Assembly” on page 42.
8. Connect any cables to add-in cards that require them. See your add-in card
documentation for information and add-in card requirements.
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