Chapter 2. Installing Optional Devices - IBM System x3690 X5 Installation And User Manual

Chapter 2. Installing optional devices

This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing optional hardware devices
in the server and the IBM MAX5 for System x memory expansion module.
In addition to the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware
devices, updating the firmware and device drivers, and completing the installation,
IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps in "Instructions for IBM
Business Partners" on page 34.
Important: To help ensure that the devices that you install work correctly and do
not introduce problems, observe the following precautions:
1. Make sure that the server and the installed firmware levels support the devices
2. Make sure that the server and the installed firmware levels (and the MAX5, if
3. Before you install optional hardware devices, make sure that the server is
4. Follow the installation procedures in this chapter and use the correct tools.
5. Use the best practices to apply current firmware and device-driver updates for
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that you are installing. If necessary, update the UEFI and IMM firmware and
any other firmware that is stored on the system board. For information about
where firmware is stored in the server, see "Configuration information and
instructions," in the Problem Determination and Service Guide.
one is connected to the server) support the devices that you are installing. If
necessary, update the server UEFI and IMM firmware and any other firmware
that is stored on the system board. For information about where firmware is
stored in the server, see "Configuration information and instructions," in the
Problem Determination and Service Guide. For a list of supported optional devices
for the server and the MAX5, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/
x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/.
working correctly. Start the server and make sure that the operating system
starts, if an operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is
displayed, indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is
otherwise working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see the
Problem Determination and Service Guide for information about how to run
diagnostics.
Incorrectly installed device can cause system failure because of damaged pins
in sockets or connectors, loose cabling, or loose components.
the server and optional devices. To download the IBM System x Firmware Update
Best Practices document, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
docdisplay?brand=50000020&lndocid=MIGR-5082923. Additional hints and tips
are available from the following sites:
v IBM support: http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/
v System x configuration tools: http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/
configtools.html
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