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4: Removing and Installing User Serviceable Components

Note: At this time, the Linux operating system does not support use of the PCI Hot-Plug

(PHP) feature. If you are running Linux, your system must be turned off before installing

or removing PCI boards. Windows 2000 requires drivers that are PHP compatible in

order to use the PHP feature.

1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.

2. Release the two thumbscrews located on the top rear of the chassis. One of two

thumbscrewsisnotedby“A”inFigure4-6.

Figure 4-6 Top Cover Thumbscrew

3. Using an even pull, press lightly on the top cover and slide it back until it stops.

4. Lifttheentiretopcoverupwardawayfromthechassis.

5. Make sure that the slot is powered off. If the slot is powered on, turn the power to

the slot off through the PCI Hot-Plug application on your system or through the

HW push button.

6. Disconnect any cables attached to the board you are removing.

7. Press down on the PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) retention mechanism from inside the

chassis. Rotate the mechanism outside the chassis and towards the bottom of the

chassis. This action frees the card's faceplate. See Figure 4-4 on page 84.