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10. Push down on the blue adapter retention latch until it clicks into place,
11. Connect any required cables to the adapter.
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 71.
Installing a ServeRAID adapter for use with eXFlash drives
The following notes describe the ServeRAID adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when you install an adapter:
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
v Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
v The server scans devices and PCI Express slots to assign system resources in
v The PCI Express 2.0 bus configuration is as follows:
Attention:
the server is powered on might cause the server to halt, which might result in the
loss of data. To avoid this potential problem, always use an electrostatic-discharge
wrist strap or other grounding system when you work inside the server with the
power on.
To install a ServeRAID adapter, for use with eXFlash drives, in a rear PCI
connector, complete the following steps.
8. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with
the connector on the I/O board.
9. Press the adapter firmly into the adapter connector.
securing the adapter.
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.
the following order: ICH10 RAID, DVD, USB, I/O Hub 1, integrated Ethernet
controller, integrated SAS controller, PCI Express slots 5 through 7, I/O Hub 2,
and then PCI Express slots 1 through 4. If you have not changed the default
startup sequence, the server starts the devices in the following order: DVD drive,
USB-attached diskette drive, hard disk drive 0, and network devices.
Note: To change the startup sequence, start the Setup utility and select Start
Options from the main menu. See "Using the Setup utility" on page 87 for details
about using the Setup utility.
– Expansion slot 1 is x16, slot 2 is x8 (x4 lanes), and slots 3 through 6 are x8.
– Expansion slot 7 is a non-standard, 106-pin connector but accepts PCI
Express x8, x4, and x1 standard adapters.
– Expansion slots 1 through 4 are non-hot-plug, full-length PCI Express 2.0 and
can accept adapters up to 312.00 mm (12.28 inches) long.
– Expansion slots 5 through 7 are non-hot-plug, half-length PCI Express 2.0 and
can accept adapters up to 167.65 mm (6.6 inches) long.
Static electricity that is released to internal server components when
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
on page 32.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables.
3. Remove the server cover (see "Removing the top cover" on page 37) and
determine which PCI Express expansion slot you will use for the adapter.
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