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Installing an expansion card
This section explains how to install an expansion card.
I/O interface
Altos G540 has six PCI bus slots with of three separate bus segments,
namely:
•
PCI-E 1, PCI-E 4, and PCI-E 5 – PCI Express x8 slots
•
PCI-X 2 and PCI-X 3 – 64-bit, 66/100 MHz PCI-X slots
•
PCI7 – One 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slot
In addition to these six expansion slots, Altos G540 also has one
dedicated PCI-X expansion slot for the optional SAS controller board
(SODIMM1) slot.
To install an expansion card:
1
Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 37.
2
If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the
processor sockets.
3
Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the
specification of the card you intend to install.
4
Install the expansion card.
(1) Press the release latch of the slot cover opposite the selected
expansion slot.
(2) Pull out the slot cover and store it for reassembly later.
Caution:
Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion card is
removed in the future, the slot cover must be reinstalled to
maintain proper system cooling.
Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging,
handling it by the edges.
Summary of Contents for Altos G540 Series
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Page 11: ...1 System tour ...
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Page 35: ...2 System setup ...
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Page 109: ...5 System troubleshooting ...
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Page 129: ...Appendix B Rack mount configuration ...
Page 130: ...This appendix shows you how to set up the Altos G540 server in a rack mount configuration ...