If the additional PCI slots are not visible, confirm that the custom HAL has been installed, as follows:
a.Open Device Manager
b.Expand the Computer entry
c.Right-click ACPI Multiprocessor Node and select Properties
d.Click the Driver tab
The Driver Provider is listed as IBM, as shown in Figure
Indicates that the IBM custom HAL has been installed.
Figure 4-9 HAL.DLL driver file details
4.3.2 Red Hat Linux installation
In this section we discuss the installation of Red Hat Linux Advanced Server Version 2.1 on the x440 server.
Before installing Red Hat Linux, update firmware and BIOS levels as discussed in 4.1.1, “Updating BIOS and firmware” on page 108.
Tip: If you have an
1.Start the server and insert the Advanced Server CD 1. The Welcome screen appears.
2.Type linux apic at the shell prompt below the Welcome screen to load support for APIC.
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