Working with Adapters
The integrated video controller is not removable. If you want to disable this
controller and use a video adapter instead, you can install a video adapter in an
expansion slot. When you install a video adapter, the server BIOS automatically
disables the integrated video controller.
Attention:
To avoid possible damage to adapters and server components, be sure that the
adapters you install do not touch each other or the other components (such as the
microprocessor) inside the server.
Installing or Removing Adapters
This section gives the procedure for installing an adapter. If you want to remove an
adapter, reverse the following steps.
Before you begin
Read “Electrical Safety” on page 41 and “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices”
on page 42.
Read the documentation that comes with the option.
1. Review the instructions that come with the adapter to determine if the adapter
must be installed in a certain slot; otherwise, use any available, bus-compatible
slot.
Note: If you install a video adapter, the server automatically disables the video
controller on the system board.
2. If you have not done so, remove the server cover. See “Preparing to Install
Options” on page 43.
3. Remove the expansion-slot cover.
a. Release the slot retaining clamp by pulling the curved arm on the clamp
away from the system board.
Note: The slot retaining clamp might differ slightly from this illustration.
b. Remove the expansion slot cover from the slot opening.
4. If the adapter is a full-length card, continue with this step. Otherwise, go to
step 5 on page 52.
a. Remove the card support bracket retaining clip.
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