Hardware options installation 53
Expansion slot cover
1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 21).
2. Remove the bezel ("Unlocking the bezel" on page 22
).
3. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 22
).
4. Remove the expansion slot cover.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do
not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either an expansion slot
cover or an expansion board installed.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Installing expansion boards
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the server or expansion boards,
power down the server and remove all AC power cords before removing
or installing the expansion boards.
1. Power down the server ("Powering down the server" on page 21).
2. Remove the bezel ("Unlocking the bezel" on page 22
).
3. Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page 22
).
4. Remove the expansion slot cover.
