IBM 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter, Installation And Using Manual

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Chapter 4. Installing the 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X
or Dual Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-X Adapter
This chapter explains how to install the 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter or Dual Port
10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter. This chapter takes you through the steps of installing your
adapter, which involves the following tasks:
v Installing the adapter
v Verifying the adapter installation
v Running adapter diagnostics
Installing the Adapter
Before you begin, be sure you have read “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices” on page vii.
To install the adapter, do the following:
1. Be sure you have read Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation,” on page 3 to determine:
v If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to step 2 and continue with this section.
v If you should install your device driver software first, go back to Chapter 3, “Installing the Device
Driver Software,” on page 5. Return here to install your hardware.
2. If your system supports hot-pluggable PCI adapters, refer to your system documentation to install the
adapter and return to “Verifying the Adapter Installation.” If your system does not support hot plugging,
continue with the next step.
3. Log in as a root user and type:
shutdown
at the system prompt and press Enter. When halt completed displays, turn off the system unit power
and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Note: Refer to your system unit documentation for further shutdown information.
4. Remove the covers of your system unit. Follow the instructions provided in your system unit
documentation.
5. Install the adapter into an available PCI slot in your system unit. See the instructions in your system
unit documentation for installing PCI adapters. Refer to your PCI Adapter Placement Reference guide
for slot locations.
6. Follow the directions provided in your system unit documentation to reinstall the covers of your system
unit.
7. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
8. Turn on the power to your system unit.
Verifying the Adapter Installation
To verify that your system unit recognizes the PCI adapter, do the following:
1. If necessary, log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type:
lsdev -Cs pci
3. Press Enter.
A list of PCI devices displays. If the 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter or Dual Port
10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter is installed correctly, an
Available status indicates that
the adapter is installed and ready to use.
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