HP NC510C, User Manual

Installing an adapter  9 

Installing an adapter in a server 

See the HP ProLiant server documentation for additional information on how to safely install a PCI Express 

card in the server. 

CAUTION:

  If the server is not PCI Hot Plug compliant, power it down and unplug the power cord 

from the power outlet before removing the server access panel. Failure to do so may damage the 
adapter or server. 

1.

Power down the server. 

2.

Remove the power cord and server access panel. Then remove the cover bracket from a PCI Express 

slot. 

WARNING:  To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal 

system components to cool before touching them.

3.

Firmly seat the adapter in a PCI Express slot and secure the adapter bracket. 

NOTE:

 For 1U type servers you may need to replace the standard profile bracket with a low profile 

bracket. See Installing a low profile bracket (on page 

9

). 

4.

Replace the access panel and plug in the power cord. 

Installing a low profile bracket 

You may have to install a low profile bracket to complete the product installation. The low profile bracket 

replaces the existing standard profile bracket shipped on the product. 
To install a low profile bracket: 

1.

Using a correctly sized Phillips head screwdriver, carefully remove the two board lock screws 

located at the top and bottom of the connector. Some versions may have small spring clips on the 

CX4 connector posts that also must be removed. 

2.

Remove the standard profile bracket and place the low profile bracket over the connector. Be careful 

not to damage the connector or bend the low profile bracket. 

3.

Reinstall the two Phillips screws. Reinstallation of the spring clips (found on some versions) is optional 

because the clips have negligible effect on the bracket support and EMI