IBM 79463AU, Installation And User Manual

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System-board optional device connectors
The following illustration shows the connectors on the system board for
user-installable options.
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
DIMM 4
DIMM 8
DIMM 7
DIMM 6
DIMM 5
DIMM 12
DIMM 11
DIMM 10
DIMM 9
DIMM 13
DIMM 14
DIMM 15
DIMM 16
PCI riser
connector 1
PCI riser
connector 2
Microprocessor 1
Microprocessor 2
Battery
Optional two-port
Ethernet adapter
connector
Virtual media
key connector
SAS/SATA RAID
riser card
connector
Power supply 2
connector
Power supply 1
connector
Optical drive
connector
Installation guidelines
Before you install optional devices, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page vii and the guidelines in
“Working inside the server with the power on” on page 48, and “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 48. This information will help you work safely.
v
When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, complete the
following steps:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support , click System x .
3. Under Popular links , click Software and device drivers .
4. Click System x3550 M2 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
server.
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