Apple Xserve G5 - Manual (Page 13)

Xserve G5 Take Apart - 11 PCI or PCI-X Card
PCI or PCI-X Card
In both Xserve G5 and Xserve G5 (Cluster Node), there are two slots available for PCI or
PCI-X expansion cards. The slots are on a riser card located at the back corner of the logic
board.
The server accommodates PCI or PCI-X cards that meet the following requirements:
• 32 or 64-bit data width
• 33, 66, 100, or 133 MHz frequency (133 MHz is available only when a single card is
installed; if two cards are installed, both cards operate at the speed of the slower
card.)
• 3.3 volt signaling (PCI-X cards must have a 3.3 volt connector or a universal connector
to fit into the expansion slots; cards with a 5 volt connector will not work in this server.)
• 7 to 12 inches long
Important: Be sure to check the documentation that came with any PCI or PCI-X card to
verify that it is compatible with Xserve G5. Some cards may need to be installed in a
specific slot in the riser card.
Note: Maximum power consumption for both expansion slots combined should not exceed
30 watts. Check the documentation with each card to be sure the cards don’t exceed this
limit.
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure. You may, however, find a Phillips screwdriver
useful in releasing the thumbscrew in step 1 below.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, open the server and place the bottom housing on a sturdy, flat surface.