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v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
v Your computer comes with adapter connectors or slots. The Accelerated
v Your computer supports PCI-X adapters, 3.3 V PCI adapters, and universal PCI
v None of the PCI-X slots are hot-plug slots.
v You can install 64-bit or 32-bit adapters in PCI-X slots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
v You can install full-length adapters in PCI-X slots 1, 3, 4, and 5; you can install a
v If you install a ServeRAID 6i+ adapter, it must be installed in slot 3.
v The system scans the AGP slot and PCI-X expansion slots to assign system
v For a list of supported options for your computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/;
Complete the following steps to install an adapter in your computer:
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IntelliStation A Pro Type 6224: Installation Guide
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter. If you need to change
the switch or jumper settings on your adapter, follow the instructions that come
with the adapter.
Graphics Port (AGP) video adapter is installed in the AGP slot. You can install up
to five additional adapters in your computer in PCI-X slots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
adapters.
full-length adapter in PCI-X slot 2 only if it does not have a full-length adapter
attached to it.
Exception: If your computer has an NVIDIA Quadro FX 3000 adapter installed in
the AGP slot, some wide adapters might not fit in PCI-X slot 3, and no adapter
can be installed in PCI-X slot 4.
resources. Then, it starts the PCI devices in the following order, if you have not
changed the default startup sequence: AGP slot; PCI-X expansion slot 1;
system-board integrated drive electronics (IDE), Serial ATA (SATA), or small
computer system interface (SCSI) devices; and then PCI-X slots 2 through 6.
then, select your country and navigate to the list of options for your computer.
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 11.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices (see "Turning off the computer"
on page 41); then, disconnect all external cables and power cords.
3. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 15).
4. Determine which PCI-X slot you will use for the adapter. Review the
instructions that come with the adapter for any requirements, restrictions, or
cabling instructions. It might be easier to route any cables before you install
the adapter.
5. For full-length adapters, rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open
(unlocked) position and remove it from the computer. Rotate the front
adapter-retention bracket to the open position. If you are installing a smaller
adapter, remove only the rear adapter-retention bracket.
6. Remove the expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the computer, press on the
slot cover. Grasp it and pull it out of the expansion slot. Store it in a safe place
for future use.
Attention:
Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all empty slots. This
maintains the electronic emissions standards of the computer and ensures
proper ventilation of computer components.
7. Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set jumpers or switches, if
any.
8. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package, carefully grasp the
adapter by the top edge or upper corners, and align it with the expansion slot
guides; then, press the adapter firmly into the expansion slot. Move the
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