IBM B50 manual Installing Adapters, Before you begin

Installing Adapters

Before you begin:

ŸRead “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive

Devices” on page 4-3.

Ÿ Read the instructions that came with the adapter.

ŸIf you are installing a graphics adapter,PCI AdaptreferPlacementto the

Referencebefore choosing				the	slot	for	the	adapter.
Ÿ Remove	the server		cover	(see	“Removing		the	Cover” on page 4-4).
1. If you	are	also	installing memory			modules, go		to “Installing Memory Modules” on
page 4-16, and		then	return	here.

2.Check the instructions that came with the adapter for setting jumpers and switches.

3.Select a slot for the adapter:

If you are installing a graphics adapter,PCI AdaptreferPlacementto the

Referenceto choose the appropriate slot to install your graphics adapter. Some

graphics	adapters	occupy	two slot	spaces when installed. You		may have	to
relocate	an existing adapter. If you do, refer				to “Removing	Adapters”	on
page 4-26.
Attention:	Failure to install your graphics adapter				in the correct slot may resu
in your	adapter,	or your	server,	not functioning	correctly.

Your server has the following slots:

Ÿ Slot 1: 32-bit, 5-volt, PCI short card (secondary)

Ÿ Slot 2: 32-bit, 5-volt, PCI (primary)

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