IBM 440 manual Analyzing an existing configuration, Windows finds new hardware

3.Enter the remaining values into the pull-down menus. We enter our parameters and the following message is displayed:

HotAdd your adapter to slot 5, location in the IBM eServer xSeries 440

4.Blink the slot as described in step 6 on page 139.

5.Hot add the adapter as described in steps 7 and 8 on page 140.

6.Active PCI Manager updates its display to reflect the addition of the adapter, and we see the operating system recognize the addition of the adapter, as shown in Figure 5-15.

Figure 5-15 Windows finds new hardware

7.Supply the device driver for the adapter as per usual to complete the installation.

Active PCI Manager is not required to hot add an adapter, but the use of the blink slot tool will reduce the likelihood of error. The use of the Add Card Wizard can insure that the adapter slot selection will result in an optimal configuration, if used correctly.

5.1.3 Analyzing an existing configuration

Active PCI Manager can be used to analyze an existing configuration and assist with the optimization of that configuration, if required. We have intentionally re-arranged the adapters described in the previous section to illustrate this capability. Figure 5-16 on page 145 shows the configuration we are starting with.

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