IBM IntelliStation E Pro 6216 Installation Manual page 28

Working with adapters
Your computer has three PCI adapter connectors or slots and one AGP adapter
slot. The AGP video adapter is installed in the AGP slot. All PCI slots are 32-bit, 33
MHz slots.
See "System board" on page 13 for the location of the expansion slots on the
system board.
Adapter considerations: Before you install adapters, review the following:
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
v You can install low-profile adapters in all three PCI slots.
v Your computer supports 5.0 V and universal PCI adapters; it does not support
v Your computer uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters.
v PCI slots 1 through 3 are on PCI bus 0.
v For a list of supported options for your computer, go to
Installing an adapter: Complete the following steps to install an adapter in the
IntelliStation E Pro Type 6216 computer.
Attention:
damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices, see
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 11.
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instructions in addition to the instructions provided in this chapter. If you need to
change switch or jumper settings on your adapter, follow the instructions that
come with the adapter.
3.3 V adapters.
Because of this technique, you can install a variety of PCI adapters that currently
do not support PCI interrupt sharing.
The system scans the AGP slot and PCI expansion slots 1 through 3 to assign
system resources; then, the system starts the PCI devices in the following order:
PCI expansion slots 1 and 2, system board integrated drive electronics (IDE) or
SCSI devices, and then PCI expansion slot 3.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web.
When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
1. Review the information in "Safety information" on page v.
2. Turn off the computer and attached devices.
3. Disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the cover. See
"Removing the cover" on page 15.
4. Determine which PCI slot you will use for the adapter.
Note: Check the instructions that come with the adapter for any requirements,
restrictions, or cabling instructions. It might be easier to route cables
before you install the adapter.
5. Rotate each drive bay cage until the drive cage latches catch the front of the
computer chassis.
6. Lift the frame-support bracket. See "Removing the frame-support bracket" on
page 15.
7. Rotate the rear adapter-support bracket to the open (unlocked) position and
remove it from the computer.
8. Remove the expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the computer, press on the
slot cover. Grasp it and pull it out of the expansion slot. Store it in a safe place
for future use.