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Installing an adapter, Determine which PCI expansion slot you will use for the adapter.

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designate the adapter boot sequence. See Chapter 3, "Configuring your server," on page 9 for details on using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. • For a list of supported options for your server, refer to http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat on the World Wide Web. Installing an adapter Refer to the following illustration to install an adapter. Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. Expansion slot cover Adapter retaining bracket Adapter Adapter support bracket Complete the following steps to install an adapter. Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 27. 1. Review the safety precautions listed in Statement 1 and Statement 5 in "Safety information" on page 28. 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and power cords; then, remove the side cover. For more information about removing the side cover, see "Removing the side cover" on page 33. 3. Determine which PCI expansion slot you will use for the adapter. Note: If you are installing or replacing an adapter that will control your startup (boot) drive, install the adapter in PCI expansion slot 2. 4. If you are installing a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter support bracket to the open (unlocked) position. 5. Rotate the rear adapter retaining bracket to the open (unlocked) position, and then remove it from the server. 36 IBM xSeries 200: User's Reference

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designate the adapter boot sequence. See Chapter 3, “Configuring your
server,” on page 9 for details on using the Configuration/Setup Utility
program.
•
For a list of supported options for your server, refer to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/compat on the World Wide Web.
Installing an adapter
Refer to the following illustration to install an adapter.
Note:
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Complete the following steps to install an adapter.
Attention:
When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 27.
1.
Review the safety precautions listed in Statement 1 and Statement 5 in “Safety
information” on page 28.
2.
Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables and
power cords; then, remove the side cover. For more information about removing
the side cover, see “Removing the side cover” on page 33.
3.
Determine which PCI expansion slot you will use for the adapter.
Note:
If you are installing or replacing an adapter that will control your startup
(boot) drive, install the adapter in PCI expansion slot 2.
4.
If you are installing a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter support bracket
to the open (unlocked) position.
5.
Rotate the rear adapter retaining bracket to the open (unlocked) position, and
then remove it from the server.
Adapter
retaining
bracket
Expansion
slot cover
Adapter
support
bracket
Adapter