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IBM IntelliStation Z Pro/PC Server 315 - OEM video adapters fail in secondary PCI slots

Applicable to: United States


Several OEM video adapters have failed to function in the secondary PCI slots of the IBM IntelliStation Z Pro 6899 and the PC Server 315 (8638-Pxx, Kxx).

The secondary PCI slots are labelled on the riser card as:
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 5

The remaining PCI slots are considered Primary PCI slots.

OEM video adapters that have exhibited failures are as follows:
- Diamond Stealth 3D 2000 (functions in VGA mode only in the secondary PCI slots)
- Number Nine Reality 332 (functions in VGA mode only in the secondary PCI slots)
- ATI Graphics Pro Turbo
- ATI 3D Xpression

Customers requiring the use of any of the adapters listed above should either use a Primary PCI slot or contact the manufacturer and/or point of purchase for the adapter for additional information.

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PSVPDISP UNCLASSIFIED 60050 PWS
61511 D/T8638

Search Keywords

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Hint Category

Adapter Cards, Retain

Date Created

11-07-97

Last Updated

15-05-98

Revision Date

14-05-99

Brand

IBM IntelliStation, IBM PC Server

Product Family

Z Pro, PC Server 315

Machine Type

6899, 8638

Model

Various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H136887

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