IBM x3455 - System - 7984 User Manual page 40

v The server is designed specifically for PCIe x16, PCIe x8, and HTX adapter
v The server does not support the following types of adapters:
v The integrated video controller is on the PCI bus. The integrated Ethernet
v The server scans PCIe and HTX slots to assign system resources. By default,
To install an adapter and its corresponding riser-card assembly, complete the
following steps.
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support. The server supports the following adapter configurations:
– The PCIe x16 riser card supports PCIe x16, x8, x4, and x1 adapters.
– The PCIe x8 riser card supports PCIe x8, x4, and x1 adapters.
– The HTX riser card supports only HTX adapters.
Important: For the most current list of supported adapters, see
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
– 5.0-V-only adapters
– PCI adapters
– PCI-X adapters
– The optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
(systems-management adapter)
controllers are on the PCI-X 100 MHz bus. The integrated SATA controller is on
the SATA bus. The PCIe x16 riser-card slot is on the PCIe x16 bus. The PCIe x8
riser-card slot is on the PCIe x8 bus. The HTX riser-card slot is on the HTX bus.
the server starts (boots) devices in the following order: PCIe, PCI-X, and PCI
devices; HTX devices; then, IDE and SATA devices.
Note: To change the boot precedence for PCIe, PCI-X, PCI, and HTX devices,
you must disable the devices through the Configuration/Setup Utility
program. Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Startup
from the main menu. Then, select Startup Sequence and use the arrow
keys to specify the startup order. For more information, see For more
information, see Chapter 3, "Configuring the server," on page 57.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines"
on page 21.
2. Turn off the server and all attached peripheral devices. Disconnect all power
cords; then, disconnect all external signal cables from the server.
3. Remove the server from the rack; then, remove the server cover (see
"Removing the cover" on page 23).
4. If you have not already done so, determine the type of adapter (PCIe x16,
PCIe x8, or HTX) that you want to install. For the locations of the riser-card
slots on the system board, see "Server components" on page 14.
Attention: For correct server operation, each installed adapter must be of
the same type (PCIe or HTX) as the riser-card assembly in which it is installed.
5. According to the type of adapter that you are installing, select the correct
riser-card adapter connector (PCIe x16, PCIe x8, or HTX) in which to install
the adapter.
6. Route the adapter cables, if any, before you install the adapter in the riser-card
assembly.
Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to
avoid damage from static electricity. For information about handling these
devices, see "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 22.
7. Touch the static-protective package that contains the adapter to any unpainted
metal surface on the server. Then, remove the adapter from the package.