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Chapter 4: Serviceable Components QSSC-S4R Server System Product Guide

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Figure 46. Installing a PCIe Add-in Card

Caution Some accessory/option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits. Use

appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance with the national electrical code.

1. Rotate the green retention latch at the rear of the card slot into the down position. See letter “C” in the

following figure.

2. Connect any required cabling to the PCIe add-in card.

3. If using the operating system hot-plug interface:

Wait for the software user interface to appear on your monitor and then confirm the device to be enabled.

Wait for the power LED to turn on.

If using the hardware hot-plug interface:

Press the attention button for the slot. See letter “D” in the following figure. If you need to abort the hot-plug

operation, press the attention button again within five seconds.

Wait for power LED to turn on.

Note: For either the operating system interface or the hardware hot-plug interface, if the amber

attention LED is on, a power fault has occurred. You may need to remove the adapter, wait for the

LED to turn off, and re-start the hot insertion.

Figure 47. Adding a Hot Swap PCIe Add-in Card

4. Install the top cover. For instructions, see “Installing the Top Cover” on page 52.