Note: Make sure the cables are routed in the proper locations without blocking
the airflow. It is recommended to press all the cables downwards to make the
cable routing easier. Secure the cables with any cable retention clips.
18. If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
“Completing the installation” on page 89.
Installing an adapter on the PCI riser-card assembly
The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when you install an adapter:
v To confirm that server supports the adapter that you are installing, see
http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/..
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.
v Do not set the maximum digital video adapter resolution above 1600 x 1200 at
75 Hz for an LCD monitor. This is the highest resolution that is supported for any
add-on video adapter that you install in the server.
v Any high-definition video-out connector or stereo connector on any add-on video
adapter is not supported.
v The server does not support PCI-X adapters or legacy 5 V PCI adapters.
v The server provides two PCI riser slots on the system board, supporting 1U and
2U riser-card assembly. The 1U riser-card assembly may provide up to two PCI
Express Gen3 adapter slots, while the 2U riser-card assembly may provide up to
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