IBM 628791U - PC 300 GL, User Manual

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Working with Adapters
This section provides information and instructions for installing and
removing adapters.
When installing or removing adapters, you must resolve any resource
conflicts that are created as a result. 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 program. For more information on
using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program to configure adapters, see
“Legacy Adapters” on page 70.
Adapter Types
Many adapters now use Plug and Play technology that enables the computer
to automatically configure the adapter, provided that the required resources
are available. Refer to the instructions that come with your adapter to
determine if it is Plug and Play. For more information, see “Adapter
Configuration” on page 69.
Adapter Slots
Your computer system board has expansion slots used to connect adapters
to the industry standard architecture (ISA) and peripheral component
interconnect (PCI) buses. Slots 1 through 3 are designed for PCI adapters.
Slot 4 is an ISA slot. You can install an adapter up to 228 mm (9 inches)
long in your computer.
Installing Adapters
Before you begin:
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Read “Safety Information” on page vii and “Handling
Static-Sensitive Devices” on page 54.
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Read the instructions that come with the new adapter.
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Turn off the computer and all other connected devices.
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Disconnect all cables attached to the computer and remove the
computer cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 56).
To install an adapter in a PCI or ISA expansion slot:
1. Review the instructions that come with the adapter to determine if it
must be installed in an ISA or PCI expansion slot.
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