Installing An Adapter - IBM eServer xSeries 226 Type 8648 Option Installation Manual

10. Insert the voltage regulator module (VRM) into the VRM connector (see the
11. If you have other options to install, do so now; otherwise, close the

Installing an adapter

The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when installing an adapter.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
v Read the documentation that comes with your operating system.
v The server comes with three PCI slots and three PCI-X slots.
Note: When the heat sink is seated correctly, the heat-sink-release lever
starts to cam toward the rear of the server.
g. Close the heat-sink-release lever by pressing it down, then toward the
microprocessor, then up until it hooks on the retention bracket. You might
notice an audible snap as you rotate the lever, due to the spring force
beneath the microprocessor; this is normal.
illustration on page 26).
a. Open the retaining clips on the VRM connector.
b. Touch the static-protective package containing the VRM to any unpainted
metal surface on the server. Then, remove the new VRM from the
package.
Note: The VRM support bracket is attached to the VRM.
c. Align the VRM with the VRM connector.
d. Slide the VRM into the connector. The support bracket hooks into the
chassis and the retaining clips snap into the locked position when the VRM
is firmly seated in the connector.
microprocessor air baffle (see "Opening and closing the microprocessor air
baffle" on page 12), replace the frame-support bracket (see "Removing and
installing the support bracket" on page 12) and go to "Completing the
installation" on page 41.
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you must change the
switch setting or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come
with the adapter.
Slot number Comments
Slot 1 v PCI Express x16
v Supports any PCI Express adapter that is in the ServerProven
list (go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/ for the list of
supported adapters)
Slot 2 v PCI 32-bit, 33 MHz, 5 V signalling
v Supports half-length PCI adapter
v Supports Remote Supervisor Adapter II
Slot 3 v PCI 32-bit, 33 MHz, 5 V signalling
v Supports full-length PCI adapter
Slot 4 v PCI-X 64-bit, 133 MHz, 3.3 V signalling
v Supports full-length PCI or PCI-X adapter
Slot 5 v PCI-X 64-bit, 100 MHz, 3.3 V signalling
v Supports ServeRAID 6i+ adapter
v Supports full-length PCI or PCI-X adapter
Slot 6 v PCI-X 64-bit, 100 MHz, 3.3 V signalling
v Supports full-length PCI or PCI-X adapter
Chapter 2. Installing options
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