IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Problem Determination And Service Guide

6. If you are instructed to return the PCI bracket, follow all packaging instructions,
and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Installing the PCI riser-card bracket to the riser card
To install the PCI riser-card bracket to the riser card, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the “Installation
guidelines” on page 167.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
all external cables.
3. Remove the cover (see “Removing the cover” on page 174).
4. Align the holes on the PCI riser card and the PCI bracket and install the screw
that attaches the PCI riser card to the PCI bracket.
5. If you need to install an adapter, see “Installing an adapter” on page 180.
6. Install the PCI riser card assembly (see “Installing a PCI riser-card assembly”
on page 235).
7. Reconnect the cables for the adapter.
8. Install the cover (see “Installing the cover” on page 174).
9. Slide the server into the rack.
10. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
11. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
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IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	System x3550 M3 Type 4254
Category	Server
Language	English