Tested Pci Boards; Tools Required; Guidelines; Irq Settings - HP Tc2120 - Server - 256 MB RAM Maintenance Manual

Chapter 3

Tested PCI Boards

For a list of tested PCI boards, check for compatibility in the Hardware Tested Products list for the hp server
tc2120 under the Technical Support topic for the specific NOS used in the server at HP's web site at:
http://www.hp.com/
CAUTION Some accessory board outputs may exceed U.S. National
Electrical code (NFPA 70) Class 2 or limited power source
limits and must use appropriate interconnecting cabling in
accordance with the National Electrical Code.
NOTE
All Hewlett-Packard accessory boards comply with the U.S.
National Electrical code (NFPA 70) Class 2.

Tools Required

These tools may be needed for preparing the accessory boards for installation in the server:
•
Torx T-15 screwdriver
•
¼-inch flat blade screwdriver
•
An anti-static service kit (3M 8501/8502/8503 or equivalent). This kit includes a static-dissipating work
surface, a chassis clip lead, and a wrist strap.

Guidelines

The following sections provide the guidelines necessary to install the PCI accessory boards into the server.
NOTE Some full-length PCI boards may need a plastic "handle"
(board extension) on one end to stabilize the board in the
server. If the board requires one and it is not installed, you
may need to install the handle on the board, before installing it
in the hp server. See

IRQ Settings

The IRQ settings are automatically assigned and do not require user intervention. The hp server uses the Plug-
and-Play feature of the PCI boards to correctly assign its resources automatically.

Boot Priority

The server's boot priority (BIOS search order for a boot drive) should be considered when selecting a PCI slot
on the system board. This is especially important if you are installing a board that requires an early number in
the boot order. The accessory board's boot priority is set by its slot location in the boot order. See
If the single SCSI controller board is used to control internal SCSI drives (SCSI model), it will be early in the
boot order. The single SCSI controller board has two SCSI connectors, but only one SCSI connector can be
active at a time. The server scans the active SCSI connector for a boot device starting at device ID 0 and works
up from there.
Figure 3-23.
Installing and Configuring
Figure 3-19.
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