Adapters; Adapter Considerations - IBM 8669 - Eserver xSeries 342 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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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.

Adapters

You can install up to five peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters in the
expansion connectors on the system board.
The 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.
System-management
connector (J54)

Adapter considerations

Before you continue with the adapter-installation procedure:
v Review the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
v You can install full-length adapters in all expansion slots.
v You can install a 32-bit adapter in any of the PCI slots.
v The server supports 5.0 V signalling and universal PCI adapters in slots 1, 2, and
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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)
instructions in addition to the instructions given in this section. If you need to
change the switch or jumper settings on your adapter, follow the instructions that
come with the adapter.
3; it supports 3.3 V signalling or PCI adapters in slots 4 and 5.

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