Installing An Adapter In The Model 8654 - IBM eServer 130 xSeries User Reference Manual

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Installing an adapter in the model 8654

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, refer to
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 50.
1. Review the information in "Safety" on page vii.
2. Turn off the appliance server and disconnect all external cables and power cords.
3. Remove the cover according to "Removing the cover" on page 56.
4. Remove the expansion-slot clip that holds the expansion-slot cover in place by
5. Remove the expansion-slot cover.
6. See the documentation that comes with your adapter for any cabling instructions.
7. Set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer.
PCI slots 1 and 2 and the integrated SCSI controller are on PCI bus B; the system
board and all other integrated devices are on PCI bus A.
Note: PCI bus A is bus 0; PCI bus B is bus 1.
The system scans PCI slots 1 and 2 to assign system resources. By default, the
system starts (boots) devices in the following order: system SCSI devices, then
PCI devices.
Note: To change the boot precedence, start the Configuration/Setup Utility,
select Start Options from the main menu; then, select the PCI SCSI
adapter boot option.
sliding it upward and off the frame of the appliance server.
Note: Route internal adapter cables before you install the adapter.
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