Product specifications

4-4
Installing Memory, the Avid Board Set, and the Fan Kit
PCI Board Configuration
Slot configuration guidelines are mandatory due to PCI bus
requirements, and interconnection requirements of the Meridien
display controller board, Meridien digital media boards, and the 3D
DVE effects combination boards. PCI boards must be installed into the
system using configurations explained in this section.
Observe these points for successful installation:
• Figure 4-1 defines the slot numbers as assigned by IBM:
- The AGP slot is slot 1 (this slot is not used by the Avid
board set).
- PCI slots are numbered slots 2 to 7.
• Slots 2 to 5 are 32-bit PCI slots.
• Slots 6 and 7 are 64-bit PCI slots.
• In general you should attempt to install the boards into the lower
slots first (slot 7) and work your way up (this prevents you from
scraping your knuckles).
• Care must be exercised when installing boards into PCI slots.
- Never attempt to force the board into a slot.
- Ensure that each board is seated properly in the PCI slot.
• When you place boards into either slot 3 or 4, be careful not to
disturb the CD-ROM audio connection cable toward the rear of
the system (could pinch the cable).
• If you install the network software and then place a board into a
64-bit slot area, this may result in the network driver ceasing to
function. If this occurs, you will need to reinstall the network
driver.
• Secure each board to the expansion bulkhead after installation.