Installing Adapters
Installation Sequence
To ensure that your server configures correctly, you must observe
the following protocol if you install different types of adapters at the
same time:
1. Install the ISA adapters.
Note: Your PC Server 520 supports a new Plug and Play
feature. This feature requires a configuration file (.CFG)
for each installed ISA adapter. See “Configuration Files”
on page 289.
2. Reinstall the cover (see “Completing the Installation” on
page 266) and reconnect the cables (see step 4 on page 268).
3. Configure the ISA adapters (see “Configuring EISA, ISA, and
PCI Adapters” on page 288).
Note: ISA interrupts cannot be shared.
4. Disconnect the cables (see step 5 on page 166) and remove the
cover (see “Preparing to Install Options” on page 163).
5. Install the EISA adapters.
6. Reinstall the cover (see “Completing the Installation” on
page 266) and reconnect the cables (see step 4 on page 268).
7. Configure the EISA adapters by running the EISA Configuration
program (see “Configuring EISA, ISA, and PCI Adapters” on
page 288 and “Using the EISA Configuration Diskette” on
page 295).
8. Disconnect the cables (see step 5 on page 166) and remove the
cover (see “Preparing to Install Options” on page 163).
9. Install the PCI adapters.
10. Reinstall the cover (see “Completing the Installation” on
page 266) and reconnect the cables (see step 4 on page 268).
Note: During POST, your server automatically configures all
currently installed ISA Plug and Play and PCI devices.
If you do not install and configure the adapters in this order, you
might receive system configuration errors or encounter configuration
conflicts. If a resource conflict occurs, resolve it by following the
instructions in “Configuration Conflicts” on page 299.
184 PC Server 520 User's Handbook for PCI/EISA
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