Installing An Adapter - IBM System x3800 Type 8865 User Manual

5. Connect one end of the power cord for the power supply into the connector on
6. Make sure that both the ac and dc power LEDs on the rear of the power supply
If you have other options to install or remove, do so now; otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 49.

Installing an adapter

The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when installing an adapter:
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
v See the documentation that comes with the operating system for information
v Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
v The server supports full-length and half-length, 266 MHz or slower, 3.3 V, 32-bit
v The server scans devices and PCI-X slots to assign system resources in the
v You do not have to turn off the server to install a hot-plug adapter in any of the
Attention:
the server is powered-on might cause the server to halt, which could result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when working inside the server with the
power on.
To install a hot-plug PCI or PCI-X adapter, complete the following steps.
Note: For hot-pluggable adapters, make sure that the PCI hot-plug device driver is
installed.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page v and "Installation guidelines"
2. Remove the front cover (tower model only), and the top cover (see "Removing
3. Determine which PCI-X expansion slot you will use for the adapter.
the back of the power supply; connect the other end of the power cord into a
properly grounded electrical outlet.
are lit, indicating that the power supply is operating correctly.
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you must change the
switch setting or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come
with the adapter.
about enabling a hot-plug PCI-X slot.
or 64-bit PCI and PCI-X adapters.
following order: integrated Ethernet controller, integrated SAS controller, and then
PCI and PCI-X slots 1 through 6.
Note: To change the order in which the server scans devices and PCI-X slots,
start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Start Options from the
main menu. See "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 56 for
details about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
PCI-X slots. However, you must turn off the server when performing any steps
that involve installing or removing cables.
Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
on page 21.
the front cover, top cover, and bezel" on page 23).
Chapter 2. Installing options
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