Installing An Adapter - IBM IntelliStation Z Pro 6221 Installation Manual

integrated drive electronics (IDE) or small computer system interface (SCSI)
devices (including optional ServeRAID-5i controller), and then PCI-X expansion
slots 2 through 5.
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Installing an adapter

Note: You can install an optional ServeRAID-5i controller only in PCI-X slot 4. Slot
4 is the only PCI-X slot that supports the ServeRAID-5i controller requirements.
Install the ServeRAID-5i controller using the 3-U bracket that comes preinstalled on
the controller. See the documentation that comes with the ServeRAID-5i controller
for additional information.
Complete the following steps to install an adapter in your computer:
1. Review the "Installation guidelines" on page 12 and "Handling static-sensitive
devices" on page 13.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices (see "Turning off the computer"
on page 36); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 14).
4. Determine which slot you will use for the adapter. Check the instructions that
come with the adapter for any requirements, restrictions, or cabling
instructions. It might be easier to route cables before you install the adapter.
5. Rotate the rear adapter-retention bracket to the open (unlocked) position and
remove it from the computer. Rotate the front adapter-retention bracket to the
open position. If you are installing a smaller adapter, remove only the rear
adapter-retention bracket.
6. Remove the expansion-slot cover. From the rear of the computer, press on the
slot cover. Grasp it and pull it out of the expansion slot. Store it in a safe place
for future use.
Note: Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This
maintains the electronic emissions standards of the computer and ensures
proper ventilation of computer components.
7. Set any jumpers or switches on the adapter or system board according to the
documentation that comes with the adapter.
Attention: Be certain that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion
slot before you turn on the computer. Incomplete installation of an adapter
might damage the system board or the adapter.
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