IBM 867413x - Eserver xSeries 330 8674 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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v PCI slots 1 and 2 and the integrated SCSI controller are on PCI bus B; thesystem board and all other integrated devices are on PCI bus A.Note: PCI bus A = bus 0; PCI bus B = bus 1.v The system scans PCI slots 1 and 2 to assign system resources. By default thesystem starts (boots) devices in the following order: System SCSI devices, thenPCI devices.Note: To change the boot precedence, start the Configuration/Setup Utility,select Start Options from the main menu; then, select the PCI SCSIadapter boot option.Removing an adapterComplete the following steps to remove an adapter:Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoiddamage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, refer to“Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 150.1. Review the “Before you begin” on page 452. Turn off the computer and peripheral devices.3. Remove all external cables from the computer; then, remove the computer fromthe rack and remove the cover. For more information, see “Removing thecover” on page 48 for instructions.4. Remove the expansion slot clip that holds the expansion slot cover in place bysliding it upward and off the frame of the computer.5. Remove the adapter according to the notes below:Notes:a. For the audio adapter:1) Disconnect the audio cable that connects to the video adapter.2) Slide the adapter horizontally to disconnect it from the riser-card.b. For the video adapter, you must remove the adapter with the riser-card stillattached to the adapter. To do this, complete the following steps:1) Lift up on the riser-card and remove it from the connector on thecomputer.2) Remove the audio adapter cable from the video adapter.3) Remove the adapter from the riser-card.6. Replace the riser-card in the connector on the computer.7. To install another adapter, see the next section.Installing an adapterComplete the following steps to install an adapter:Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoiddamage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, refer to“Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 150.1. Review the “Before you begin” on page 45.2. Turn off the computer and peripheral devices.3. Remove all external cables from the computer; then, remove the computerfrom the rack and remove the cover as shown. For more information, see54 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 330 Type 8674, IntelliStation R Pro Type 6851, and Network Equipment BuildingSystem Type 8674