1. If you removed the PCI riser-card assembly, replace it (see “Replacing the PCI
riser-card assembly”).
2. If you removed the air baffle, replace it (see “Replacing the air baffle” on page
47).
3. If you removed the server top cover, replace it (see “Replacing the server top
cover” on page 47).
4. Install the server in the rack cabinet (see the Rack Installation Instructions that
come with the server for instructions).
5. Reconnect the cables and power cords (see “Connecting the cables” on page
48).
6. Update the server configuration (see “Updating the server configuration” on
page 49).
7. Slide the server back into the rack, if necessary.
8. (IBM Business Partners only) Complete the additional steps in “Instructions for
IBM Business Partners” on page 17.
Replacing the PCI riser-card assembly
To install the PCI riser-card assembly, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page “Safety” on page vii and
“Installation guidelines” on page 25.
2. Install the adapters in the riser-card assembly (see “Installing an adapter” on
page 39).
3. Reconnect any adapter cables that you disconnected when you removed the
PCI riser-card assembly.
4. Carefully align the PCI riser-card assembly with the guides on the rear of the
server and with the PCI riser-card connector on the system board; then, place
your thumbs on locations marked by the blue dots and press down on the PCI
riser-card assembly. Make sure that the riser-card assembly is fully seated in
the connector on the system board.
Riser-card
assembly
5. Install the server top cover (see “Replacing the server top cover” on page 47).
6. Slide the server into the rack.
7. Connect the cables and power cords.
8. Turn on all attached devices and the server.
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