Replacing A Pci-X Assembly With A Pci Express Assembly - IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Installation And User Manual

Replacing a PCI-X assembly with a PCI Express assembly

Use this information to replace a PCI-X assembly with a PCI Express assembly.
About this task
The server comes with one PCI riser-card assembly installed in slot 2. You can
replace a PCI-X riser-card assembly with a PCI Express riser-card assembly.
To replace a PCI-X riser-card assembly with a PCI Express riser-card assembly,
complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page v and "Installation
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 51).
4. Remove the PCI-X riser-card assembly from the system board:
5. Install a PCI Express adapter in the PCI Express riser-card assembly. See
6. Insert the PCI Express riser-card assembly into the riser-card connector on the
Results
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 106.
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guidelines" on page 43.
a. If an adapter is installed in the riser-card assembly, disconnect any cables
that are connected to the adapter.
b. Grasp the riser-card assembly at the rear edge and lift it from the riser-card
connector on the system board.
c. Remove the adapter, if one is present, from the riser-card assembly.
d. Store the riser-card assembly and the adapter in a safe place for possible
future use.
"Installing an adapter" on page 70 for more information. Set any jumpers or
switches on the adapter as directed by the adapter manufacturer.
Note: You might have to replace the bracket when you replace a PCI-X
assembly with a PCI Express assembly.
system board. Make sure that it is fully seated.