Installation Guidelines - Lenovo RS110 - ThinkServer - 6438 User Manual

The following illustration shows the location of the PCI-X slot on the optional PCI-X
riser-card assembly.

Installation guidelines

Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page v and the guidelines in
v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is
1 Power cable
2 PCI X-slot
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 21. This information will help you
work safely.
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, conplete the
following steps:
Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual
procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select
Servers and Storage from the Select your product list.
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer RS110, and click Continue.
4. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.
correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an
operating system is installed, or that a I9990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see "Solving Problems" in
the Installation Guide for diagnostic information.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the
server.
Chapter 2. Installing optional devices
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