IBM 6H0, Service Manual

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If you have added, removed, or replaced any adapters, run the diag -a command.
If the system responds with a menu or prompt, follow the instructions to complete
the device configuration.
26. Install the covers that you removed earlier and return the drawer to the normal
operating position.
Installing a Hot-Pluggable PCI Adapter
To install an adapter, perform the following steps:
1. Place the I/O drawer in the rear service position:
a. If you have not already done so, open the front door of the rack unit.
b. Loosen the two thumbscrews that attach the front bezel to the drawer.
c. Grasp both sides of the front bezel and pull the bezel off the drawer.
d. If you have not already done so, open the rear door of the rack unit.
e. If present, remove the two retaining screws at the rear of the drawer. Refer to
“Rear Service Position” on page 465.
f. Ensure that the cables do not restrain drawer movement.
g. Grasp the bar at the rear of the drawer, and pull the drawer to the rear until it
is stopped by the detents.
2. Remove the two thumbscrews and remove the top cover from the drawer.
3. Refer to “PCI Hot-Plug Manager Access” on page 436 and follow the steps in the
access procedure to select PCI Hot Plug Manager . Then return here to continue.
4. From the PCI Hot-Plug Manager menu, select Add a PCI Hot-Plug Adapter and
press Enter. The Add a Hot-Plug Adapter window displays.
5. See the PCI Adapter Placement Reference , order number SA38-0538, for adapter
placement information. Then select an empty PCI slot for the adapter.
6. Select the appropriate empty PCI slot from the ones listed on the screen, and
press Enter.
7. Turn the locking latch, lift the plastic stop, and remove the blank cover.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the adapter until the visual indicator
(LED) for the specified PCI slot is set to the Action state. See “I/O Drawer PCI Slot
LED Definitions” on page 428.
9. When you are instructed to install the adapter in the adapter slot, carefully grasp
the adapter by the edges and align the adapter in the slot guides. Insert the
adapter fully into the adapter slot connector. If you are installing a full-length
adapter, ensure that both ends of the adapter engage the card guides.
10. Lower the plastic stop over the adapter bracket and rotate the locking latch
clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Some full-length cards can be
supported by rotating the blue adapter latch on the right end of the adapter
counterclockwise.
11. Connect appropriate cables and devices to the adapter.
12. Continue to follow the screen instructions until you receive a message that the
installation is successful. Successful installation is indicated by the
OK
message
displayed next to the Command field at the top of the screen.
13. Press the F3 key to return to the PCI Hot-Plug Manager menu.
Chapter 9. Removal and Replacement Procedures
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