Installing adapters - IBM IntelliStation M Pro (Types 6233 and 6850)

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Working with adapters
You can install various adapters in the expansion slots in your computer. The AGP Pro110 video adapter is installed in the AGP slot. You can install up to five PCI adapters in PCI expansion slots. There are three 32-bit PCI slots and two 64-bit slots.

NOTE: Because of its width, the Fire GL4 video adapter requires both the AGP slot and the adjacent PCI slot. Be careful when you install an adapter in PCI slot 2 because the space between the Fire GL4 adapter and PCI slot 2 is very limited, which causes the adapters to be very close to each other.

Before you install adapters, read the following:

• Review the documentation that comes with the adapter, and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions given in this chapter.
• You can install full-length adapters in all five PCI expansion slots.
• Your computer supports 5.0V and 3.3V PCI adapters. The 32-bit adapter slots support 5.0V PCI adapters and the 64-bit slots support 3.3V adapters.

Installing an adapter

NOTE:When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.

To install an adapter, complete the following steps:

1. Review the safety information on page 133 of the Hardware Maintenance Manual.
2. Turn off the computer and peripheral devices.
3. Remove all external cables from the computer; then remove the cover.
4. Determine which PCI expansion slot you will use for the adapter.
5. If you are installing a full-sized adapter in one of the PCI slots on the system board, rotate the PCI support bracket out of your way.
   
   
6. Remove the PCI adapter retention bracket or the adapter retention screw (depending on the model) from the rear of the system and remove the expansion slot cover.
7. Touch the static-protective package containing the adapter to any unpainted metal surface in the computer; then, remove the adapter from the package.
8. Install the adapter in the expansion slot.
   
   
9. Replace the PCI adapter retention bracket or adapter retention screw (depending on the model).
10. Rotate the PCI adapter support bracket back into place.
11. Replace the cover.
    
    NOTE: Adapters supported by your computer use Plug and Play technology, which enables the computer to automatically configure the adapter.