Working With Adapters; Adapter Considerations - IBM xSeries 342 2RX Maintenance Manual

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4. Lift the cover-release latch. Lift the cover off the server and set the cover aside.
To remove the bezel:
1. Press in on the top sides of the bezel and pull the bezel away from the server
2. Store the bezel in a safe place.

Working with adapters

You can install up to five peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters in the
expansion connectors on the system board.
Your server comes with a video controller. This video controller is an integrated
component on the system board. It 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.
The following illustration shows the location of the PCI expansion slots on the
system board.

Adapter considerations

Before you continue with the adapter-installation procedure:
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Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 342 Model 1RX, 2RX, 1TG, 2TG
Note: When the server is in the locked position, you can reach the cables on
the back of the server.
Attention: For proper cooling and airflow, replace the cover before turning on
the server. Operating the server for extended periods of time (over
30 minutes) with the cover removed might damage server
components.
front.
PCI Slot 1
32-bit
33 MHz (J44)
PCI Slot 2
64-bit
33 MHz (J41)
PCI Slot 3
64-bit
33 MHZ (J42)
PCI Slot 4
64-bit
66 MHz (J29)
PCI Slot 5
64-bit
66 MHz (J30)

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