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4 – Hardware Installation Hardware Installation
To install the QLogic adapter with an HTX riser card:
1.The BIOS should be already be configured properly by the motherboard manufacturer. However, if any additional BIOS configuration is required, it will usually need to be done before installing the QLogic adapter. See “Configuring the BIOS” on page
2.Shut down the power supply to the system into which you will install the QLogic adapter.
3.Take precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the cards by properly grounding yourself or touching the metal chassis to discharge static electricity before handling the cards.
4.Remove the cover screws and cover plate to expose the system’s motherboard. For specific instructions on how to do this, follow the hardware documentation that came with your system.
5.Locate the HTX slot on your motherboard. Note that the HTX slot has two separate connectors, corresponding to the connector edges of the adapter. See Figure
HTX Slot in a Typical Opteron Motherboard
Figure 4-7. HTX Slot
6.Determine if a blanking panel is installed in your chassis. If it is, remove it so that the InfiniBand connector will be accessible. Refer to your system vendor instructions for how to remove the blanking panel.
