IBM 704 manual Considerations

Installing Adapters

Considerations

Three types of adapters are available for your PC Server 704:

ŸExtended industry-standard architecture (EISA)

ŸIndustry-standard architecture (ISA)

ŸPeripheral component interconnect (PCI)

Before you continue with the adapter-installation procedure, you must adhere to the following requirements:

ŸReview the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions given in this chapter. If you need to change the switch or jumper settings on your adapter, follow the instructions that come with the adapter documentation.

ŸYou can install EISA or ISA adapters in EISA slots 1–4 only. You can install full-length adapters in all EISA expansion slots.

ŸYou can install PCI adapters in PCI slots 1–6 only. You can install full-length adapters in all PCI expansion slots. If you have high-performance adapters, such as network adapters, install them in the bottom three PCI slots.

ŸYour PC Server 704 uses a rotational interrupt technique to configure PCI adapters. This technique enables you to install a variety of PCI adapters that currently do not support sharing of PCI interrupts.

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