User`s manual

34 Hardware Installations and Upgrades

CAUTION

Press the card straight down into the slot. Tipping it in the slot while installing it may damage the

card or slot.

9. Push the rocker switch up to secure the PCI card into place. See letter D in Figure 25.

10. If you needed to remove the PCI add-in card retainer to remove or install a full-length card,

reinstall it. See letter A and letter E in Figure 25.

11. Hot plug systems only: Store the PCI curtains inside the chassis, along the side of the power

supply for easy access.

12. Hot plug systems only: Use the hot-plug interface utility available through your operating

system to “hot add” the card you just inserted.

13. Hot plug systems only: Watch for the power LED next to the PCI card or at the rear of the

chassis to turn on (green). The amber LED should be off, to indicate normal operation.

14. Install the PCI air duct over the PCI slots and cards.

15. Install the chassis cover.

Figure 25. Installing a PCI Card