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Adapters, Adapter considerations

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Adapters Adding an adapter, such as a communication adapter, extends the capabilities and power of the server. For example, if the server supports redundant array of independent disks (RAID) technology, you can add a RAID adapter that can enhance logical-drive capacity and performance. Note For a complete list of the adapters that the server supports, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/ on the World Wide Web, or contact an IBM marketing representative. When you are installing or removing adapters, it is important to resolve any resource conflicts that might arise. For example, if you install an ISA legacy adapter, you might need to manually configure the adapter by setting a variety of switches on the adapter and by using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. Many adapters now use Plug and Play technology, which enables the server to automatically configure the adapter, provided that the required resources are available. Refer to the instructions that come with the adapter to determine if it is Plug and Play. For more information, see "ISA legacy resources" on page 36. Adapter considerations: The server has connectors for Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), industry standard architecture (ISA), and peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters. The following sections contain additional information about these types of adapters. AGP adapters: You may install a video adapter in the dedicated AGP slot connector, in an ISA slot connector, or in a PCI slot connector. However, the server system board supports either the integrated video subsystem or the AGP video connector, but not both simultaneously. The server contains one dedicated AGP slot connector on the inside rear of the server wall, adjacent to the dual-inline memory module (DIMM) connectors. To locate the dedicated AGP slot connector, see "System board illustration" on page 142. If you need to install an AGP adapter in the dedicated AGP slot connector, go to "Installing or removing AGP adapters" on page 65. If you need to install a video adapter in an ISA or PCI slot connector, go to "ISA and PCI adapters" on page 61. 60 Netfinity Server HMM

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Adapters
Adding an adapter, such as a communication adapter,
extends the capabilities and power of the server.
For
example, if the server supports redundant array of
independent disks (RAID) technology, you can add a RAID
adapter that can enhance logical-drive capacity and
performance.
Note
For a complete list of the adapters that the server
the World Wide Web, or contact an IBM marketing
representative.
When you are installing or removing adapters, it is
important to resolve any resource conflicts that might arise.
For example, if you install an ISA legacy adapter, you
might need to manually configure the adapter by setting a
variety of switches on the adapter and by using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Many adapters now use
Plug and Play
technology, which
enables the server to automatically configure the adapter,
provided that the required resources are available.
Refer
to the instructions that come with the adapter to determine
if it is Plug and Play.
For more information, see “ISA
legacy resources” on page
36.
Adapter considerations:
The server has
connectors for Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), industry
standard architecture (ISA), and peripheral component
interconnect (PCI) adapters.
The following sections
contain additional information about these types of
adapters.
AGP adapters:
You may install a video adapter in the
dedicated AGP slot connector, in an ISA slot connector, or
in a PCI slot connector.
However, the server system
board supports either the integrated video subsystem or
the AGP video connector, but not both simultaneously.
The server contains one dedicated AGP slot connector on
the inside rear of the server wall, adjacent to the
dual-inline memory module (DIMM) connectors.
To locate
the dedicated AGP slot connector, see “System board
illustration” on page
142.
If you need to install an AGP adapter in the dedicated
AGP slot connector, go to “Installing or removing AGP
adapters” on page
65.
If you need to install a video
adapter in an ISA or PCI slot connector, go to “ISA and
PCI adapters” on page
61.
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