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1 Rear adapter-retention bracket
2 Adapter
3 Front adapter-retention bracket
8. If the adapter is not being replaced, install an expansion-slot cover in the
expansion-slot opening.
9. If you are instructed to return the adapter, follow all packaging instructions, and
use any packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
Installing an adapter
The following notes describe the types of adapters that the server supports and
other information that you must consider when installing an adapter. Adapter that
the server supports might vary, depending on your server model.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this section. If you must change the
switch setting or jumper settings on the adapter, follow the instructions that come
with the adapter.
v Read the documentation that comes with your operating system.
v Use PCI slot 2 for video adapters.
v Do not set the maximum digital video adapter resolution above 1600 x 1200 at
60 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 provides up to eight adapter connectors, or slots as follows
(depending on your server model):
Note: The x8 (x4) designation for slot 3 (for example) identifies an x8 slot that is
designed to support x8 adapters and x4 adapters that can downshift to operate
at the x4 bandwidth. If you install an x8 adapter in slot 3 that can downshift to
the x4 bandwidth, it will run at the x4 bandwidth. The x8 connector can be used
96 ThinkServer TD200 Types 3724, 3808, 3809, 3815, 3817, 3824, 3826, 3836: Installation and User Guide