Hp ProLiant ML350 G6 Server User Manual download pdf (Page 71)

Hardware options installation 71

Installing an expansion board

When installing a high-wattage video/graphics controller, observe the following guidelines:

• Install the controller in the x16 slot ("System board components" on page 11).

• Install the 150W PCIe video/graphics controller power cable ("150W PCIe video/graphics controller

power cable option" on page 82).

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 expansion boards.

To install the component:

1. Power down the server (on page 24).

2. Do one of the following:

o Open or remove the tower bezel, as needed ("Open or remove the tower bezel" on page 25).

o Extend the server from the rack (on page 24).

3. Remove the access panel (on page 26).

4. Remove the expansion slot cover from the slot, if installed ("Removing the expansion slot cover" on page

70).

IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to remove the slot cover next to the slot in which you are

installing a board.

5. Install the expansion board.

6. Close the expansion slot latch to secure the board.

7. Connect any required internal cables to the expansion board. Refer to the documentation that ships with

the expansion board.

8. Close the expansion board retainer.

9. Install the access panel (on page 27).

10. Do one of the following:

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Hp ProLiant ML350 G6 Server User Manual Page 71