Interface Card OL* Support Guide

Chapter 3
Attention Button - Direct Slot Control
Pressing the Attention Button - Possible Results
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Pressing the Attention Button - Possible Results
The following table provides details on how pressing the Attention Button on a PCI slot would be converted to
an OL* operation
Table 3-3 OLX Divider - Pressing Attention Button & Potential Results
Initial Conditions
Press Attention
Button ResultsSlot
Occupied
Slot
Suspended
Driver
Attached
Power to
slot
Yes Yes Yes OFF post-replace (resume)
Yes N/A No OFF add
Yes No Yes ON pre-replace (suspend)
Yes N/A No ON nothing happens
Yes Yes Yes ON power-off (of the slot)
No N/A N/A ON power-off (of the slot)
No N/A N/A OFF nothing happens