Installing a pci-x riser board – HP ProLiant DL360 G5 Server User Manual

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NOTE: If the expansion slot is populated with the standard PCI-X storage controller card, it should not be

converted to PCI Express.

To install the component:

1.

Power down the server (on page

18

).

2.

Extend the server from the rack (on page

19

).

3.

Remove the access panel (on page

20

).

4.

Remove the PCI riser board assembly.

5.

Remove the expansion slot cover from the PCI riser board assembly.

IMPORTANT: If the expansion board ships with an extender bracket, remove it from the expansion board

before inserting the board into the expansion slot of the PCI riser board assembly.

6.

Install the expansion board into the slot until it seats firmly.

IMPORTANT: Be sure that all FBDIMM slot latches are closed to provide adequate clearance before

installing the PCI riser board assembly with a half-length expansion board.

7.

Install the PCI riser board assembly (on page

21

).

IMPORTANT: The server does not power up if the PCI riser board assembly is not seated properly.

NOTE: The same procedures apply for installing an expansion board in PCI expansion slot 1.

8.

Connect any internal or external cabling to the expansion boards.

9.

Install the access panel (on page

20

).

10.

Slide the server into the rack.

11.

Power up the server (on page

18

).

Installing a PCI-X riser board

1.

Power down the server (on page

18

).

2.

Extend the server from the rack (on page

19

).

3.

Remove the access panel (on page

20

).

4.

Remove the PCI riser board assembly.

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