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Chapter 4: Installing Components
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Installing PCI expansion cards
A PCI expansion card (sometimes called an add-in card) is a card used in the server
to add functionality to the system. Use the following procedure to replace, add,
or reseat an expansion card.
To replace, add, or reseat a PCI expansion card:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 25.
2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 26.
3 If you are replacing a card, disconnect any cables that are attached to the
old card.
4 Remove the thumbscrew that secures the expansion card retention cover
to the server case.
Thumbscrew