This chapter provides detailed instructions for installing
optional hardware devices in the server.
In addition to
the instructions in this chapter for installing optional hardware
devices, updating the firmware and device drivers, and completing
the installation, IBM Business Partners must also complete the steps
in Instructions for Business Partners.
Important: To help ensure that the devices that you install work correctly
and do not introduce problems, observe the following precautions:
- Make sure that the server and the installed firmware levels support
the devices that you are installing. If necessary, update the UEFI
and IMM firmware and any other firmware that is stored on the system
board. For information about where firmware is stored in the server,
seeUpdating the firmware. For a list of supported optional devices for the server,
go to the Lenovo ServerProven website.
- Before you install optional hardware devices, make sure that the
server is working correctly. Start the server and make sure that the
operating system starts, if an operating system is installed, or that
a 19990305 error code is displayed, indicating that an operating system
was not found but the server is otherwise working correctly. If the
server is not working correctly, see Running the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs for information
about how to run diagnostics.
- Follow the installation procedures in this chapter and use the
correct tools. Incorrectly installed device can cause system failure
because of damaged pins in sockets or connectors, loose cabling, or
loose components.
- Use the best practices to apply current firmware and device-driver
updates for the server and optional devices. To download the IBM
System x Firmware Update Best Practices document, go to the IBM System x Firmware Update Best Practices
document website. Additional hints and
tips are available from the following sites: