HP INTEGRITY RX3600 - Manual (Page 64)

NOTE: If the server is rebooted in the new configuration, both cards initialize to run at
PCI 33 MHz. This is because the system firmware can only change the bus capability down
to the lowest common value.
2. If there is a PCI 33 MHz card in slot 7, and you hot-plug insert a PCI-X 66 MHz card into
slot 8, the new card works but it runs at PCI 33 MHz.
3. If the server is powered off and you insert a PCI 33 MHz card into slot 7 with a PCI-X 66
MHz card is installed in slot 8), then both cards run at PCI 33 MHz when the server powers
up.
Table 3-2 lists the PCI/PCI-X card slot frequency and bus mode compatibility for shared slots.
Table 3-2 PCI/PCI-X Card Slot Frequency and Bus Mode Compatibility for Shared Slots
1
Cards to be Installed Current PCI Bus
Mode and
Frequency for the
Card in a Shared
Slot
PCI-X 266 PCI-X 133 PCI-X 66 PCI 66 PCI 33
Compatible
2
New card running
at PCI 33
Compatible
2
New card running
at PCI 33
Compatible
2
New card running
at PCI 33
Compatible
2
New card
running at PCI
33
Compatible
2
PCI 33 MHz
Compatible
2
New card running
at PCI 66
Compatible
2
New card running
at PCI 66
Compatible
2
New card running
at PCI 66
Compatible
2
New card
running at PCI
66
Incompatible
frequency
3
PCI 66 MHz
Compatible
2
New card running
at PCI-X 66
Compatible
2
New card running
at PCI-X 66
Compatible
2
New card running
at PCI-X 66
Incompatible
bus
4
Incompatible
frequency
3
PCI-X 66 MHz
1 The conditions described in this table apply only to shared slots 7, 8, 9, and 10. Slots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are not shared
slots.
2 Compatible: card is accepted and runs at the frequency shown.
3 Incompatible-frequency: card does not work. The new card does not initialize and powers down due to frequency
mismatch.
4 Incompatible bus: Card does not work. The new card does not initialize and powers down due to bus mode mismatch.
Offline Installation of a PCI Card
Ensure that you install the proper drivers for PCI/PCI-X/PCIe cards after you complete the server
installation and power on the server.
To install a PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card with the power off, follow these steps:
1. Remove the top cover from the chassis. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 56) .
2. Select an empty slot that is appropriate for the card you are installing. To locate an appropriate
slot, see
“PCI/PCI-X/PCIe Configurations” (page 62) and Figure 3-6 for more information.
3. Open the MRL.
a.
Press the indentation on the MRL to release it from the chassis wall.
b. Lift the edge of the MRL and rotate it upward 90 degrees until it rests against the chassis
wall and the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card bulkhead filler is fully exposed.
4. Remove the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe bulkhead filler.
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