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Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Note: When you install two 133 MHz controllers in the server, the maximum bus
Adapter considerations
Before you install adapters, review the following:
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
v If you need to change the switch settings or jumper settings on your adapter,
v There are two 64-bit, 66/100/133 MHz PCI-X slots.
v You can install one 64-bit one-half length full height adapter in expansion slot 1.
v Your server supports 3.3 V or universal adapters.
v Your server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI-X adapters.
v The system scans PCI-X slots to assign system resources. By default the system
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xSeries 305 Type 8673: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
PCI-X slot 1 (PCI1)
64-bit, 3.3 V, 66/100/133 MHz
speed is 100 MHz.
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter.
follow the instructions that come with the adapter.
You can install one low profile adapter in expansion slot 2.
You can use this technique to install PCI-X adapters that currently do not support
sharing of PCI-X interrupts.
starts (boots) the CD-ROM and diskette drives first. Then, the system scans
PCI-X slot 2, PCI-X slot 1, and the integrated Ethernet.
PCI-X slot 2 (PCI2)
64-bit, 3.3 V, 66/100/133 MHz
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