Select the Correct Slot

One open PCI-Express slot, x4, x8, or x16, depending on your adapter.

Insert the Adapter into the Computer

1. If your computer supports PCI Hot Plug, see your computer documentation for special installation instructions.

2. Turn off and unplug your computer. Then remove the cover.

   Note:

   Turn off and unplug the power before removing the computer’s cover. Failure to do so could endanger you and may damage the adapter or computer.

3. Remove the cover bracket from an available slot.

4. Insert the adapter, pushing it into the slot until the adapter is firmly seated. You can install a smaller PCI Express adapter in a larger PCI Express slot.

   Note:

   Some PCI Express adapters may have a short connector, making them more fragile than PCI adapters. Excessive force could break the connector. Use caution when pressing the board in the slot.

5. Secure the adapter bracket with a screw, if required.

6. Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord.

7. Power on the computer.

PCI Hot Plug Support

Most Intel Ethernet Server Adapters are enabled for use in selected servers equipped with Hot Plug support. Exceptions: Intel Gigabit Quad Port Server adapters do not support Hot Plug operations.

If you replace an adapter in a Hot Plug slot, do not place the removed adapter back into the same network until the server has rebooted (unless you return it to the same slot and same team as before). This prevents a conflict in having two of the same Ethernet addresses on the same network.

The system will require a reboot if you:

• Change the primary adapter designator.

• Add a new adapter to an existing team and make the new adapter the primary adapter.

• Remove the primary adapter from the system and replace it with a different type of adapter.