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v You can install full-length adapters in all five expansion slots. None of the
expansion slots are hot-plug slots.
v Your computer supports 5.0 V signaling and universal PCI adapters; it does not
support 3.3 V signaling adapters.
v Your computer uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters.
Because of this technique, you can install a variety of PCI adapters that currently
do not support sharing of PCI interrupts.
v The system scans the AGP slot, mini-PCI slot, and PCI expansion slots 1
through 5 to assign system resources. Then, the system starts the PCI devices in
the following order, if you have not changed the default startup sequence: AGP
slot, mini-PCI slot, PCI expansion slot 1, system-board integrated drive
electronics (IDE) or small computer system interface (SCSI) devices, and then
PCI slots 2 through 5.
v Some models come with a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) adapter installed in the mini-PCI
slot. If your computer did not come with a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) adapter installed,
do not install any adapter in the mini-PCI slot.
v For a list of supported options for your computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/ on
the World Wide Web; then, select your country and navigate to the list of options
for your computer.
Installing an adapter
Complete the following steps to install an adapter in your computer:
1. Review the "Installation guidelines" on page 15 and "Handling static-sensitive
devices" on page 16.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices (see "Turning off the computer"
on page 32); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Remove the side cover. See "Removing the side cover" on page 17.
4. Determine which PCI 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.
Note: 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. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter or system board according to the
documentation that comes with the adapter.
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
adapter directly from the static-protective package to the adapter slot. Avoid
touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter. Ensure
that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion slot before you turn on the
computer. Incomplete installation of an adapter might damage the system
board or the adapter.
Chapter 2. Installing the hardware
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