Installing a hot-plug pci card – Acer Altos R910 Series User Manual

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Install the slot cover over the empty slot, then rotate the retention
latch downward (C).

9

Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 34.

Installing a hot-plug PCI card

1

If your server is operating, use your OS to power down the PCI slot.

2

Observe the ESD precautions described on page 33.

3

Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard.

4

Rotate the slot retention latch on the rear of the card slot upward.

5

Pull up the slot cover.

6

Remove the PCI add-in board from its protective packaging.

7

Align the card in the empty slot.

8

Insert the card into the selected slot. Make sure that the card is
properly seated.

9

Rotate the retention latch downward.

10 Connect any required cable to the card.

11 When using the hot-plug PCI card with OS 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.

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