PCIe4 x4 Graphics adapter (FC EC90 and FC EC91; CCIN EC90)

Learn about the features, requirements, installation notes, and troubleshooting tips for the PCIe4 x4 Graphics adapter.

Overview

The PCIe4 x4 Graphics adapter is a PCI Express (PCIe) adapter that accelerates and enhances the system unit video. The adapter has no hardware switches to set. Mode selection is made through the software. Figure 1 shows the adapter and its connectors.

Figure 1. PCIe4 x4 Graphics adapter
PCIe4 x4 Graphics adapter

Specifications

Item
Description
Adapter FRU number
03JP120
I/O bus architecture
PCIe4 x4
Slot requirement
For details about slot priorities, maximums, and placement rules, see Adapter placement rules and slot priorities and select the system you are working on.
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V
Form factor
Short, with low-profile tailstock (FC EC90)
Short, with full-height tailstock (FC EC91)
Maximum number
For details about the maximum number of adapters that are supported, see Adapter placement rules and slot priorities and select the system or expansion drawer that you are working on.
Attributes provided
10-bit display color output
3D stereo support
4 GB GDDR6 memory
Support for dual DisplayPort 1.4 attached monitors
Support for 4K monitors

Preparing for installation

If you are installing your operating system at this time, install your adapter before you install the operating system. If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install your device driver software before you install the adapter.

Installing the adapter

For instructions about installing adapters, see Adapters and select the system you are working on.

Troubleshooting

If you have video problems after the initial installation, follow these procedures to troubleshoot the problem:

  • Check the cables.
  • Check the device driver software installation.
  • Check the console.
  • Check the adapter installation.

Checking the cables

  1. Ensure the monitor cables are connected to the correct adapter.
  2. If you have more than one video adapter, be sure that each adapter is connected to a monitor.
  3. Verify that the connections are secure.
  4. If no log-in prompt appears, restart the system unit.

Operating system or partition requirements

If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and you must determine any prerequisites that must be met for this feature and the attached devices. For information about operating system and partition requirements, see one of the following topics: