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v PCI slots 1 and 2 and the integrated SCSI controller are on PCI bus B; the
v The system scans PCI slots 1 and 2 to assign system resources. By default the
Removing an adapter
Complete the following steps to remove an adapter:
Attention:
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, refer to
"Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 150.
1. Review the "Before you begin" on page 45
2. Turn off the computer and peripheral devices.
3. Remove all external cables from the computer; then, remove the computer from
4. Remove the expansion slot clip that holds the expansion slot cover in place by
5. Remove the adapter according to the notes below:
6. Replace the riser-card in the connector on the computer.
7. To install another adapter, see the next section.
Installing an adapter
Complete the following steps to install an adapter:
Attention:
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, refer to
"Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 150.
1. Review the "Before you begin" on page 45.
2. Turn off the computer and peripheral devices.
3. Remove all external cables from the computer; then, remove the computer
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System Type 8674
system board and all other integrated devices are on PCI bus A.
Note: PCI bus A = bus 0; PCI bus B = bus 1.
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.
When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
the rack and remove the cover. For more information, see "Removing the
cover" on page 48 for instructions.
sliding it upward and off the frame of the computer.
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.
When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
from the rack and remove the cover as shown. For more information, see
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