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1Captured 15-pin D-shell cable.
2Display - The appropriate cable is included with the display.
3NS = Not Supported - The display/adapter combination is not supported.
4Dual input 15-pin D-shell and 13W3 soft switchable via screen menu; ships
with 15-pin D-shell.
5.2.7 Multiple Adapter Support
The RS/6000 43P 7043 Model 150 and 260 machines can support multiple
graphics adapters, depending on the adapter. Check the adapter
documentation to determine if there are model specific limitations. This
section discusses how to configure a second adapter.
5.2.7.1 Configuring a Second PCI Graphics Adapter
Installing and using a second graphics adapter is very simple:
1. Shut down and power-off the RS/6000.
2. Install the second graphics card (refer to the system’s User Guide that is
provided with your system).
3. Power-on the RS/6000.
During the firmware boot phase, only one monitor will display the POST
icons.
After the AIX boot image takes control in the boot process, the system will
present the following message on the first display:
******* Please define the System Console *******
Type the F1 key and press Enter to use this display as the
system console.
The following message will appear on the second display:
POWERDP17 4217 4239 4219 4217
POWERDP20 4217 4239 4219 4217
9516 4217 4217 4214 4217
Displays GXT120P
(15D/DDC)
GXT250P/
GXT255P
(15D/DDC)
GXT550P
(13W3/DDC)
GXT3000P
(15D/DDC)