Removing An Adapter; Installing An Adapter - IBM IntelliStation R Pro Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Removing an adapter

Complete the following steps to remove 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 electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 152.
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Installing an adapter

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 electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 152.
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Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 330 Type 8674 and IntelliStation R Pro Type 6851
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 = bus 0; PCI bus B = 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.
Review the "Before you begin" on page 46
Turn off the computer and peripheral devices.
Remove all external cables from the computer; then, remove the computer from
the rack and remove the cover. For more information, see "Removing the cover"
on page 49 for instructions.
Remove the expansion slot clip that holds the expansion slot cover in place by
sliding it upward and off the frame of the computer.
Remove the adapter according to the notes below:
Notes:
a. For the audio adapter:
1) Disconnect the audio cable that connects to the video adapter.
2) Slide the adapter horizontally to disconnect it from the riser-card.
b. For the video adapter, you must remove the adapter with the riser-card still
attached to the adapter. To do this, complete the following steps:
1) Lift up on the riser-card and remove it from the connector on the
computer.
2) Remove the audio adapter cable from the video adapter.
3) Remove the adapter from the riser-card.
Replace the riser-card in the connector on the computer.
To install another adapter, see the next section.
Review the "Before you begin" on page 46.
Turn off the computer and peripheral devices.
Remove all external cables from the computer; then, remove the computer from
the rack and remove the cover as shown. For more information, see "Removing