How to Remove and Replace a Ultra 40 M2 Workstation PCI Card:ATR:1349282.1:0

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Solution 1349282.1 : How to Remove and Replace a Ultra 40 M2 Workstation PCI Card:ATR:1349282.1:0

Applies to:

Sun Ultra 40 M2 Workstation - Version: Not Applicable to Not Applicable - Release: N/A to N/A
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Remove and Replace a Ultra 40 M2 Workstation PCI Card

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
- WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED: Nothing beyond basic hardware and Solaris training
- TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes
- TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS:
- PROBLEM OVERVIEW: How to Remove and Replace a Ultra 40 M2 Workstation PCI Card
- WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE
RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?:
- WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

1. Power off the system, open and position the chassis, and remove the access panel.

I. Power off and disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, network connections, and any peripherals.
II. Disconnect the power cord from the workstation.
III. Press down the two latches on the side cover and lift the cover off the workstation.
IV. Using both hands, place the workstation on its side.
V. Pivot the workstation support leg underneath the workstation.
VI. Remove the access panel:
a. Slide the lock block to the front of the system.
b. Press and release the two latches and lift the access panel.
VII. Attach the antistatic wrist strap.
VIII. If your procedure requires it, lift the fan module up and out.
IX. Find the removal or replacement procedure you need.

Remove a PCI Card

I. If there is an auxiliary PCI card power cable, disconnect it from the PCI card.
II. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw that secures the PCI card retainer to the chassis rear panel.
Caution - If you are removing a graphics accelerator from a PCI Express connector, ensure that you release the PCI-X connector latch
III. Gently rock the PCI card forward, then lift it straight out of the PCI card slot, and place it aside on an antistatic mat.
IV. If you are not installing another PCI card in the empty slot:
a. Insert a filler panel into the rear panel slot: The rear panel slot must be closed with a filler panel to meet system EMI and airflow requirements
b. Install the side cover and the access panel, power on the system, and verify the installation.

Installing a PCI Card

I. Locate the available PCI card slots.
II. Use the No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the chassis filler panel from the PCI card slot that you wish to use.
III. Remove the new PCI card from its antistatic container.
IV. Position the PCI card so that the PCI bracket aligns with the chassis rear panel slot and the PCI card edge aligns with the motherboard PCI card slot.
V. Insert the PCI card into the PCI card slot. If you are installing a long PCI Express card, be sure to engage the PCI E connector latch
VI. Firmly press the PCI card straight down into the PCI card slot until it is fully seated in the slot.
VII. Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to fasten the screw that secures the PCI card retainer.
VIII. For NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500, FX5500, FX3450 or FX3500 3-D PCI E Gfx cards in that require supplemental power, connect the supplemental power cables as follows:
    a. For the Ultra 40 M2:
         # In PCI-E1, connect the cable from GFX1_PWR_OUT.

         # In PCI-E3, connect the cable from GFX2_PWR_OUT.

         # For a third card, connect the splitter from GFX1_PWR_OUT.

         # For a fourth card, connect the splitter from GFX2_PWR_OUT
IX. Inspect the PCI card fasteners to verify the following:
         # The PCI card panel slot screws are tight.

         # The PCI cards are secure in the connectors.

         # All supplemental power connectors are connected properly.
X. If you are finished working, install the side cover and the access panel.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
- WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO
AN OPERATIONAL STATE:Power on the system, and verify the installation.

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Ultra 40 Workstation Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19127-01/ultra40m2.ws/820-0123-13/

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