IBM 704 manual Installation Procedure

Installing Adapters

Installation Procedure

You can use any adapter that is compatible with an IBM PC AT or

PC XT system (except for an 8-bit drop card that fits only in an 8-bit

PC XT connector).

15a Attention: When you install adapters, processor boards, or memory boards in the server, be sure that they are completely and correctly seated in the system-board connectors before you apply power. Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or the adapters that you are installing.

To install an adapter, do the following steps:

1.Determine which expansion slot you will use for the adapter. The top six slots are for PCI adapters, and the bottom four slots are for EISA or ISA adapters.

Check the instructions that come with the adapter for any requirements or restrictions. If there are no restrictions other than those listed in “Considerations” on page 145, you can use any empty EISA or PCI slot.

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