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xSeries 450

Type 8688

Installation Guide

Welcome. . .

Thank you for buying an
IBM xSeries server.
is based on the X-Architecture
technology, and it features
superior performance, availability,
and scalability.

This server

Installation Guide

contains information for setting
up and configuring your server.

Your server

Install the server in
the rack, if required

Cable the server

and options

Start the server

Did the server
start correctly?

Yes

Set up and

configure

the hardware

No

Go to the Server Support

flow chart

For detailed information about
your server, view the publications
on the

Documentation CD.

You can also find the most
current information about your
server on the IBM Web site at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

Did configuration

complete?

Yes

Install the operating
system. Go to the
Web for instructions,

http://www.ibm.com/
pc/support

Install applications,
such as IBM systems
management software
and IBM ServeRAID
programs

System is ready to use.

Go to the Server Support

flow chart to register

and profile your server.

No

Server Support

Server working

properly?

Yes

No

Check all cables for loose connections
and verify that all optional devices you
installed are on the ServerProven list.
You can view the ServerProven list at

http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat/

Problem

solved?

®

Yes

No

Use the troubleshooting
information provided with
your server to determine
the cause of the problem
and the action to take.

Register and profile your server

After you register and profile, you will be able to:

• Diagnose problems using the IBM Online Assistant

• Participate in the IBM discussion forum

• Receive e-mail notifications of technical updates
related to your profiled products

Register:
Profile:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/

View information about IBM support line at

http://www.ibm.com/services/sl/products/

or view support telephone numbers at

http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/

View support telephone numbers at

http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/

Problem

solved?

Yes

No

Flash the latest levels of BIOS,
service processor, diagnostics,
and RAID code.
You can download this code at

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/

Yes Hardware

Problem

solved?

No Software

Hardware or

software problem?

xSeries 450

Installation Guide

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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix A, “Warranty information”,

on page 47 and Appendix B, “Notices”, on page 59.

Second Edition (February 2003)

© Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2003. All rights reserved.

US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.

Contents

Safety ............................v

Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1

The IBM xSeries Documentation CD .................2

Hardware and software requirements ................2

Using the Documentation Browser .................2

Features and specifications.....................4

Notices and statements used in this book ...............5

Major components of the xSeries 450 server ..............6

Chapter 2. Installing options....................9

Installation guidelines .......................9

System reliability guidelines....................9

Working inside a server with power on................9

Handling static-sensitive devices .................10

Installing an adapter .......................10

Installing a microprocessor and power module .............14

Installing memory ........................19

Completing the installation.....................21

Connecting the cables .....................21

Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power.............27

Front view ..........................27

Rear view ...........................28

Server power features ......................30

Turning on the server .....................30

Turning off the server .....................30

Chapter 4. Configuring your server ................33

Using the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) Boot Manager program ....33

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............33

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility ...............34

Using the Remote Supervisor Adapter ................34

Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................37

Diagnostic tools overview .....................37

POST error codes ........................37

Light Path Diagnostics feature overview ................38

Identifying problems using the Light Path Diagnostics feature .......38

Light Path Diagnostics table ...................39

Troubleshooting charts ......................41

Chapter 6. Getting help and technical assistance ...........45

Before you call .........................45

Using the documentation .....................45

Getting help and information from the World Wide Web ..........45

Software service and support ...................46

Hardware service and support ...................46

Appendix A. Warranty information .................47

Warranty period ........................47

Problem determination .....................47

Warranty service and support ..................48

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii

International Warranty Service ..................48

Purchasing additional services ..................49

IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 .........50

Part 1 - General Terms .....................50

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..................52

Appendix B. Notices ......................59

Edition notice .........................59

Trademarks ..........................60

Important notes.........................60

Product recycling and disposal ...................61

Electronic emission notices ....................61

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .........61

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement ........62

Australia and New Zealand Class A statement ............62

United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement .........62

European Union EMC Directive conformance statement .........62

Taiwanese Class A warning statement ...............63

Chinese Class A warning statement ................63

Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement . . . 63

Power cords ..........................63

Index ............................67

iv xSeries 450: Installation Guide

Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 v

Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

Statement 1:

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is
hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation,

maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.

v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical

outlet.

v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to

this product.

v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal

cables.

v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or

structural damage.

v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems,

networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

v Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when

installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached
devices.

To Connect: To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

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1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

Statement 2:

CAUTION:
When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has
a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module
type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

v Throw or immerse into water
v Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Statement 3:

CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:

v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could

result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable

parts inside the device.
v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser
diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly
with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

Safety vii

Statement 4:

≥ 18 kg (39.7 lb) ≥ 32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥ 55 kg (121.2 lb)

CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.

Statement 5:

CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power
supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device
also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current
from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power
source.

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Statement 8:

CAUTION:
Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following
label attached.

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any
component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside
these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact
a service technician.

Statement 10:

CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of
rack-mounted devices.

>82 kg (180 lb)

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories
sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

Safety ix

x xSeries 450: Installation Guide

Chapter 1. Introduction

This Installation Guide contains instructions for setting up your IBM®Eserver

™

xSeries™450 Type 8688 server and basic instructions for installing some options.
More detailed instructions for installing options are in the Option Installation Guide
on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD, which comes with your server. This
publication contains information about:

v Setting up and cabling your server
v Starting and configuring your server
v Installing some options
v Solving problems

The latest version of this publication is available from the IBM Web site. Complete
the following steps to display a list of publications for your server:

1. From http://www.ibm.com, click Support & downloads.

2. Click Search technical support.

3. In the Enter PC machine type and model field, type 8688 and click Submit.

4. On the left side of the ″xSeries 450 8688 support″ page, click Online

publications.

5. From the Online publications by category menu, select the category of

publications you want to display.

Your server comes with a limited warranty. If you have access to the World Wide
Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your xSeries 450 model and
other IBM server products at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries/.

Record information about your server in the following table. You will need this
information when you register your server with IBM.

Product name IBM Eserver xSeries 450 server
Machine type 8688
Model number _____________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________

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The model number and serial number are on the ID label on the left side of the
bezel, just above the hard disk drives.

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removal instructions.

The IBM xSeries Documentation CD

The IBM xSeries Documentation CD contains documentation for your server in
Portable Document Format (PDF) and includes the IBM Documentation Browser to
help you find information quickly.

Hardware and software requirements

The IBM xSeries Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and
software:

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v Microsoft

Windows NT®4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows®98, or

Windows 2000.

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v 100 MHz Intel

Pentium®microprocessor.

v 32 MB of RAM.

v Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later. Acrobat Reader software is included on the

CD, and you can install it when you run the Documentation Browser.

Using the Documentation Browser

Use the Documentation Browser to browse the contents of the CD, read brief
descriptions of the books, and view books using Adobe Acrobat Reader. The
Documentation Browser automatically detects the regional settings in use in your
system and displays the books in the language for that region (if available). If a
book is not available in the language for that region, the English version is
displayed.

Use one of the following procedures to start the Documentation Browser:

v If Autostart is enabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The

Documentation Browser starts automatically.

v If Autostart is disabled, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and click Start -->

Run.IntheOpen field, type

2 xSeries 450: Installation Guide

e:\win32.bat

where e is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, and click OK.

Select your server from the Product menu. The Available Topics list displays all
the books for your server. Some books might be in folders. A plus sign (+) indicates
each folder or book that has additional books under it. Click the plus sign to display
the additional books.

When you select a book, a description of the book appears under Topic
Description. To select more than one book, press and hold the Ctrl key while you
select the books. Click View Book to view the selected book or books in Acrobat
Reader. If you selected more than one book, all the selected books are opened in
Acrobat Reader.

To search all the books, type a word or word string in the Search field and click
Search. The books in which the word or word string appears are listed in order of
the most occurrences. Click a book to view it, and press Crtl+F to use the Acrobat
search function within the book.

Click Help for detailed information about using the Documentation Browser.

Chapter 1. Introduction 3

Features and specifications

The following table provides a summary of the features and specifications for your
server.

Microprocessor:

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v Intel

Itanium®2 900 MHz or

higher, depending on server model

v 1.5 MB (minimum) Level-3 cache
v 200 MHz front-side bus (FSB), at

two data transfers per cycle,
yielding a 400 MHz system bus
(minimum)

v Support for up to four

microprocessors

v XceL4

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Server Accelerator Cache:

64 MB

Active Memory™:

v Minimum: 1 GB
v Maximum: 40 GB
v Type: 2-way interleaved PC2100,

ECC DDR SDRAM, registered
DIMMs only

v Supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB

dual inline memory modules
(DIMMs)

Drives standard:

DVD/CD-RW: IDE

Expansion bays:

v Two removable media bays (one

DVD/CD-RW preinstalled)

v Supports up to two internal

Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drives

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Active

PCI-X expansion slots:

Six 64-bit Active PCI-X expansion
slots:

v Two 66 MHz PCI-X slots
v Two 100 MHZ PCI-X slots
v Two 133 MHZ PCI-X slots

Cooling:

Four hot-swap fans

v Two 150 mm x 51 mm fans
v Two 150 mm x 38 mm fans

Acoustical noise emissions:

v Declared sound power, idle: 6.5

bels

v Declared sound power, operating:

6.5 bels

v Bystander sound pressure, idle: 49

dBa

v Bystander sound pressure,

operating: 49 dBa

Power supply:

Two power supplies: 550 watts at
100-127 V ac or 1050 watts at
200-240 V ac (hot-swappable and
redundant at 200-240 V ac only)

Video:

v Integrated ATI RageXL video
v PCI bus interface
v Compatible with SVGA
v 8 MB SDRAM video memory

Size (4 U):

v Height: 17.8 cm (7 inches, 4 U)
v Depth: 69.85 cm (27.5 inches)
v Width: 48.3 cm (19 inches)
v Maximum weight: 38.6 kg (85 lb),

depending on your configuration

Integrated functions:

v Broadcom 5704 10/100/1000 dual

port Ethernet controller

v Light Path Diagnostics

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v One external and one internal

Ultra320 SCSI port (dual-channel
integrated controller with RAID
capabilities)

v Remote Supervisor Adapter

(service processor)
– ASM interconnect

(peer-to-peer) port
– Ethernet port
– Serial port

v IDE controller
v RXE Management Port
v RXE Expansion Ports
v Three USB ports
v SCSI ports
v Serial port
v Wake on LAN

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Environment:

v Air temperature:

– Server on: 10° to 35°C (50.0°

to 95.0°F). Altitude: 0 to 914 m

(2998.7 ft)
– Server on: 10° to 32°C (50.0°

to 89.6°F). Altitude: 0 to 2133

m (6998.0 ft)
– Server off: -40° to 60°C (-104°

to 140°F). Maximum altitude:

2133 m (6998.0 ft)

v Humidity:

– Server on: 8% to 80%
– Server off: 5% to 100%

Heat output:

Approximate heat output in British
thermal units (Btu) per hour
v Minimum configuration: 854 Btu (250

watts)

v Maximum configuration: 2646 Btu

(775 watts)

Electrical input:

v Sine-wave input (50-60 Hz) required
v Input voltage low range:

– Minimum: 100 V ac
– Maximum: 127 V ac

v Input voltage high range:

– Minimum: 200 V ac
– Maximum: 240 V ac

v Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA)

approximately:
– Minimum: 0.250 kVA
– Maximum: 1.3 kVA

Notes:

1. Power consumption and heat
output vary depending on the
number and type of optional
features installed and the
power-management optional
features in use.

2. These levels were measured in
controlled acoustical
environments according to the
procedures specified by the
American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) S12.10 and ISO
7779 and are reported in
accordance with ISO 9296.
Actual sound-pressure levels in a
given location might exceed the
average values stated because
of room reflections and other
nearby noise sources. The
declared sound-power levels
indicate an upper limit, below
which a large number of
computers will operate.

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Notices and statements used in this book

The caution and danger statements that appear in this book are also in the
multilingual Safety Information book, which is on the IBM xSeries Documentation
CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in
the Safety Information book.

The following notices and statements are used in the documentation:

v Notes: These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.
v Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid

inconvenient or problem situations.

v Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or

data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which
damage could occur.

v Caution: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous

to you. A caution statement is placed just before the description of a potentially
hazardous procedure step or situation.

v Danger: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially lethal or

extremely hazardous to you. A danger statement is placed just before the
description of a potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure step or
situation.

Chapter 1. Introduction 5

Major components of the xSeries 450 server

The orange color on components and labels in the server indicates hot-swap or
hot-plug components. You can install or remove these components while the server
is running, provided that the server is configured to support hot-swap and hot-plug
components. For information about installing hot-swap and hot-plug components,
see Chapter 2, “Installing options”, on page 9.

The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where a
component can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.

The following illustration shows the locations of major components in your server.

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Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware.

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Chapter 2. Installing options

This chapter provides basic instructions for installing hardware options in your
server. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with setting
up IBM server hardware. If you need more detailed information, see the Option
Installation Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

Installation guidelines

Before you begin to install options in your server, read the following information:

v Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in “Handling

static-sensitive devices” on page 10. These guidelines will help you work safely
with your server or options.

v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical

outlets for your server, monitor, and any other options that you intend to install.

v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.

v The blue color on components and labels indicates touch points, where

components can be gripped, a latch moved, and so on.

v For a list of supported options for your server, go to the ServerProven

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web.

Note: Some preconfigured servers have a unique list of supported options. See the

software documentation provided with those servers for more information.

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list at

System reliability guidelines

To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure that:

v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) shield installed in it.

v Each of the power-supply bays has a power supply installed in it.

v There is adequate space around the server to allow the server cooling system to

work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in.) of open space around the front
and rear of the server. Do not place objects in front of the fans.

v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.

v You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.

v You have replaced a hot-swap drive within 2 minutes of removal.

v All microprocessor sockets always contain either a microprocessor baffle or a

microprocessor and heat sink.

v For redundant and hot-swappable operation, the power supplies are connected to

200-240 V ac.

Working inside a server with power on

Your server supports hot-swap devices and is designed to operate safely while
turned on with the cover removed. Follow these guidelines when you work inside a
server that is turned on:

v Avoid loose-fitting clothing on your forearms. Button long-sleeved shirts before

working inside the server; do not wear cuff links while you are working inside the
server.

v Do not allow your necktie or scarf to hang inside the server.

v Remove jewelry, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, and loose-fitting wrist

watches.

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v Remove items from your shirt pocket (such as pens or pencils) that could fall into

the server as you lean over it.

v Take care to avoid dropping any metallic objects, such as paper clips, hair pins,

or screws, into the server.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage electronic devices, including your server.

To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective package
until you are ready to install them.

To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the
following precautions:

v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around

you.

v Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.

v Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.

v Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the

device.

v While the device is still in its anti-static package, touch it to an unpainted metal

part of the system unit for at least 2 seconds. (This drains static electricity from
the package and from your body.)

v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit

without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it in its
static-protective package. Do not place the device on your system unit cover or
on a metal table.

v Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather as heating

reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

v Wear a properly grounded wrist strap against your skin to help eliminate static

electricity from your body.

Installing an adapter

The following notes describe the types of adapters that your server supports and
other information that you must consider when installing an adapter:

v The following illustration shows the location and bus speeds of the PCI-X

expansion slots on the PCI-X board.

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Note: The illustrations in this publication might differ slightly from your hardware.

PCI-X slot 5
(133 )MHz

PCI-X slot 6
(133 MHz)

PCI-X slot 4
(100 )MHz

PCI-X slot 3
(100 )MHz

PCI-X slot 2
(66 )MHz

Attention LED

Power LED

PCI-X slot 1
(66 )MHz

v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those

instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you need to change
the switch settings or jumper settings on your adapter, follow the instructions that
come with the adapter.

v Video adapters are not supported.

v Some full-length adapters have extension handles or brackets installed. Before

installing the adapter, you must remove the extension handle or bracket.

v Your server supports six hot-plug 64-bit adapters in the expansion slots on the

PCI-X board, as shown in the following table.

Bus Slot Supported adapter speed (MHz)

A166

A266

B 3 100 (133 if slot 4 is empty)

B 4 100 (133 if slot 3 is empty)

C 5 133

D 6 133

v You can install both PCI and PCI-X adapters on the same bus. However, if you

install a PCI adapter and a PCI-X adapter on the same bus, the PCI-X features
of the PCI-X adapter will be disabled, and the adapter will function as a PCI
adapter.

v You can install PCI or PCI-X adapters of speeds faster than what is labeled for a

particular PCI-X bus. For example, if you install two 133 MHz adapters into slots
that are labeled as 100 MHz slots, the adapters will operate at 100 MHz.

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v If you install a 33 MHz and a 66 MHz adapter on the same bus, the bus speed

will match that of the slowest adapter.

v If a single 133 MHz adapter is installed on PCI-X bus B (slots 3 and 4) and the

other slot on PCI-X bus B is empty, the adapter will operate at 133 MHz.

v Your server supports 3.3 V and universal adapters; it does not support 5.0 V

adapters.

v The system scans PCI-X slots to assign system resources. The system attempts

to start the first device found. The search order is: PCI-X slots 1, 2, 6, 5, 3, and

4. If an optional remote I/O enclosure is attached, the scan continues with PCI-X
slots 11, 12, 9, 10, 7, 8, 17, 18, 15, 16, 13, and 14.

Complete the following steps to install an adapter:

1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and “Installation guidelines” on
page 9.

2. Disable the Active PCI-X slots through your operating system before you insert
or remove a PCI or PCI-X adapter.

Note: Some operating systems do not support the enabling and disabling of a

PCI-X slot. If your operating system does not support this function, or if
you are installing a non-hot-plug adapter, turn off the server and
peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external
devices from the back of the server before proceeding, if necessary.

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adapter cables before you install the adapter.

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5. Follow the instructions that come with the adapter to set jumpers or switches, if
any.

6. Install the adapter:

a. If you are installing a full-length adapter, open the blue adapter guide by

lifting the front edge, as shown in the illustration.

b. Carefully grasp the adapter by its top edge or upper corners, and align it

with the connector on the PCI-X board.

c. Press the adapter firmly into the adapter connector.

Attention: When you install an adapter, be sure the adapter is correctly
seated in the connector. Improperly seated adapters might cause damage to
the PCI-X board or to the adapter.

d. Push down on the blue adapter guide to keep the adapter steady.

e. Close the tab; then, push down on the blue adapter-retention latch until it

clicks into place, securing the adapter.

7. Connect the internal cables to the adapter.

8. If you have other options to install or remove, do so now.

9. Go to “Completing the installation” on page 21.

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