Installing An Adapter - IBM eServer 200 xSeries User Reference Manual

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Installing an adapter

Refer to the following illustration to install an adapter.
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Complete the following steps to install an adapter.
Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 27.
1. Review the safety precautions listed in Statement 1 and Statement 5 in "Safety
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and
3. Determine which PCI expansion slot you will use for the adapter.
4. If you are installing a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter support bracket
5. Rotate the rear adapter retaining bracket to the open (unlocked) position, and
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designate the adapter boot sequence. See Chapter 3, "Configuring your
server," on page 9 for details on using the Configuration/Setup Utility
program.
For a list of supported options for your server, refer to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat on the World Wide Web.
Expansion
slot cover
Adapter
retaining
bracket
information" on page 28.
power cords; then, remove the side cover. For more information about removing
the side cover, see "Removing the side cover" on page 33.
Note: If you are installing or replacing an adapter that will control your startup
(boot) drive, install the adapter in PCI expansion slot 2.
to the open (unlocked) position.
then remove it from the server.
Adapter
Adapter
support
bracket