Installing adapters - Servers and IntelliStation

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Before you install adapters, review the following:

• Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter. If you need to change the switch settings or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come with the adapter.
• You can install 32-bit or 64-bit full-length or half-length adapters in the expansion slots. Full-length adapters are installed in slot 1; half-length adapters are installed in either slot 1 or 2.
• The server supports 5.0 V and universal PCI adapters; it does not support 3.3 V only adapters.
• The server uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters. Because of this technique, you can install PCI adapters that currently do not support sharing of PCI interrupts.
• PCI slots 1 and 2 and the integrated SCSI controller are on PCI bus B; the system board and all other integrated devices are on PCI bus A.
  
  Note: PCI bus A = bus 0; PCI bus B = bus 1.
  
  
• The system scans PCI slots 1 and 2 to assign system resources. By default the system starts (boots) devices in the following order: System SCSI devices, then PCI devices.
  
  Note: To change the boot precedence, start the Configuration/Setup Utility, select Start Options from the main menu; then, select the PCI SCSI adapter boot option.

WARNING: When you handle electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.

1. Review the safety precautions that are listed in.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords.
3. Remove the server from the rack; then, remove the cover as shown.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Remove the expansion slot clip that holds the expansion slot cover in place by sliding it upward and off the frame of the server.
   
   Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from the hardware.
   
   
   
   
5. Remove the expansion-slot cover.
6. Refer to the documentation that comes with the adapter for any cabling instructions.
   
   Note: You should route adapter cables before you install the adapter.
   
   
7. Set any jumpers or switches as described by the adapter manufacturer.
8. Install the adapter:
   
   Note: When installing an adapter into slot 2, skip steps a and d.
   
   
   1. Open the adapter retention latch by pushing the blue tab to release it.
   2. Then push the latch up to the full open position.
   3. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it with the connector on the PCI riser-card.
   4. Press the adapter firmly into the riser-card connector.
      
      WARNING: When you install an adapter, be sure the adapter is correctly seated in the riser-card connector before you turn on the server. Improperly seated adapters might cause damage to the system board, the riser-card, or the adapter.
      
      
   5. Push down on the blue adapter retention latch until it clicks into place, securing the adapter.
   6. Replace the expansion slot clip by sliding it down until it latches into place and holds the adapter securely.
      
      
9. Connect the internal cables to the adapter.
   
   WARNING: Route cables so that they do not block the flow of air from the fans.
   
   Note: When installing a ServeRAID adapter remove the cable from the SCSI connector (J4) on the system board and attach it to the ServeRAID adapter.
   
   
   
   
10. Install the cover.
11. Turn on the server.