Configuring Adapters
PCI devices automatically communicate with the server configuration information.
This usually results in automatic configuration of a PCI device.
From the Configuration/Setup Utility program, you can select available resources for the adapter
that you are installing.
If a conflict does occur, see 'Resolving Configuration Conflicts'.
Refer to the documentation that comes with the adapter for information about required system resources.
Then, make the appropriate jumper or switch settings on the adapter.
Installing a Hot-Plug PCI Adapter
This section gives the procedure for installing a hot-plug PCI adapter.
If you want to remove a hot-plug adapter, reverse the steps.
If the operating system supports hot-replace PCI adapters, you can replace a failing hot-plug PCI
adapter with a new adapter of the same type without turning off power to the server.
If the operating system and adapter also support the hot-add feature, you can install a new adapter
without turning off the power to the server.
Note: You do not need to turn the server off to install or remove a hot-plug PCI adapter.
Before you begin:
- Attention - Do not remove a hot-plug adapter before performing
the operating-system-defined procedure for disabling the hot-plug PCI slot that contains the adapter.
Failure to do so might cause the system to lock up.
Refer to the operating system documentation.
Refer to the following illustrations while you perform the steps in this procedure.
To install a hot-plug PCI adapter:
Note: Check the instructions that come with the adapter for any requirements or restrictions.
- Attention: - Make sure the Power On light -5-
for the expansion slot is off before you continue with the next step.
Failure to do so might cause the system to lock up.
Attention: - Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots.
This maintains the electromagnetic-emissions characteristics of the system and ensures
proper cooling of system components.
Note: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
Attention: - When you install an adapter in the server, be sure
that it is completely and correctly seated in the connector.
Incomplete insertion might cause damage to server components or the adapter.
Note: The expansion slot also has an adapter retention latch -8- at the opposite end of the slot. To remove the adapter, push the adapter retention latch away from the adapter until the top edge of the adapter is past the latch.
Installing a Non-Hot-Plug PCI Adapter:
This section gives the procedures for installing a non-hot-plug adapter.
If you want to remove a non-hot-plug adapter, reverse the steps.
Before you begin:
Note: Check the instructions that come with the adapter for any requirements or restrictions.
Attention: - Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots. This maintains the electromagnetic-emissions characteristics of the system and ensures proper cooling of system components.
Note: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
Attention - When you install an adapter in the server, be sure that it is completely and correctly seated in the connector before you apply power. Incomplete insertion might cause damage to server components or the adapter.
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