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IBM PC330/PC350 - Riser installation procedure

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Service Information:
An improperly installed riser card may cause many problems including, but not limited to, adapter card failures, 161, 162, and 163 errors, system hangs, trap errors, etc. Before replacing any parts for any apparent hardware problem, insure the riser is completely seated in the system board and any adapters are completely seated in the riser.

The following procedure should be followed when installing the riser card in a 6571 or 6573 to insure the riser remains fully seated in the system board:

1. Remove the screw which holds the riser support (DASD mounting bracket) to the rear of system (important).
2. Insert the riser in the system board connecter.
3. Screw the riser to the riser support.
4. Screw the bracket to rear of frame without lifting the riser support.

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Hardware Installation/Configuration

Date Created

23-06-95

Last Updated

25-02-99

Revision Date

25-02-2001

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 330, PC 350

Machine Type

6571, 6573

Model

Various

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H127483

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