slots. Slots 5 and 6 are half-size slots. See below for a brief description of slot capabilities.
Figure 0-2
c37xx PCI Card Slot Numbering and Capabilities
To ensure optimum graphics performance, you should always use slot 2 (SL2) as your primary graph-
ics card slot.
If you connect your monitor to a different graphics card slot, you will need to change the graphics path
for that monitor. Note that the six I/O slots as seen from the back of the computer are labeled from top
to bottom starting with one. See below.
Figure 0-3
c3650/c3700 I/O Slot Numbering
You will need a T-15 Torx driver or flathead screwdriver to remove the I/O slot bulkhead screws.
Here are the steps required for remove an I/O card from the system unit.
1. Power off the system, and unplug the system unit power cord from the electrical outlet. Note that
when you press the system power switch, the system automatically performs a
shutdown -q
.
2. Open the side panel of the system unit. See your User’s Guide for access instructions. Pull evenly
in the direction of the arrow on both PULL tabs of the card retainer to remove it. See below.
Use this slot for your
Fire GL-UX card
I/O Slot 1
I/O Slot 6