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Installing the pci express i/o expansion board – HP ProLiant DL580 G7 Server User Manual

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6.

Install the shipping screw.

7.

Close the expansion slot retainer.

8.

Install the access panel.

9.

Slide the server back into the rack.

10.

Power up the server (on page

25

).

11.

Resume normal server operations.

Installing the PCI Express I/O expansion board

CAUTION:

To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless

all expansion slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.

IMPORTANT:

When either optional I/O expansion board in installed in a two-processor

configuration, the second processor must be installed in socket 3.

1.

Power down the server (on page

25

).

2.

Extend the server from the rack (on page

25

).

3.

Remove the processor memory drawer shipping screws, if installed. Retain the screws for future use
("

Processor memory drawer shipping screw locations

" on page

27

).