Removing and installing a non-hot-plug pci card – Acer Altos R920 Series User Manual

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Removing and installing a non-hot-plug PCI card

PCI cards installed in slots 1 and 2 are hot-pluggable. If you are adding
or removing a card from one of these slots, you can do so without
powering down the server. For information, refer to page 59.

To remove a non-hot-plug PCI card:

Caution! Damage to the system occurs if power is not removed
from the system prior to removal or installation of non-hot-plug
boards.

1

Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 39.

2

Disconnect any cables attached to the PCI card.

3

Perform steps 5 through 10 described in the “To remove a hot-plug
PCI card with OS hot-plug interface” section on page 59.

To install a non-hot-plug PCI card:

1

Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 39.

2

Perform steps 2 to 8 described in the “To install a new hot-plug PCI
card” section on page 62.

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