Adding Pci Cards - Supero SUPERSERVER 7043M-8 User Manual

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Adding PCI Cards

1. PCI expansion slots:
The X5DMS-8GM/X5DMS-6GM system board has one 64-bit 133 MHz and two
64-bit 66 MHz PCI-X slots and three 32-bit 33 MHz PCI slots. The backplane
of the 7043M-8/7043M-6 has seven I/O slots that allows you to have a full
complement of PCI cards installed on the system.
2. PCI card installation:
Before installing a PCI add-on card, make sure you choose the correct
slot for the type of card you are installing (see step 1, above). Begin by
removing the I/O shield from the backplane of the server corresponding to
the PCI slot you wish to populate. Insert the card into the slot on the
motherboard, pushing down with your thumbs evenly on both sides of the
card. Finish by using a screw to secure the top of the card shield to the
chassis. The I/O shields protect the motherboard and its components
from EMI (electromagnetic interference) and aids in proper ventilation of
the server, so make sure there is always a shield covering each slot.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
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