HP ProLiant DL385 G2 Server - Manual (Page 54)

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6. Connect the power cord to the DC power source.
7. Be sure that the power supply and external health LEDs are illuminated green.
Expansion board options
The server supports PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express expansion boards.
Installing an expansion board (slot 2)
1. Power down the server (on page 23 ).
2. Extend the server from the rack (on page 23 ).
3. Remove the access panel (on page 24 ).
4. Remove the expansion slot cover.
5. Install the expansion board.
6. Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board. Refer to the documentation
that ships with the expansion board.
7. Install the access panel (on page 25 ).
8. Install the server into the rack.
9. Power up the server (on page 23 ).
Removing an expansion slot cover (slot 3, 4, or 5)
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 PCI riser cage.
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.
1. Power down the server (on page 23 ).
2. Extend the server from the rack (on page 23 ).