Installation guide
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Introduction
Motherboard Compatibility
The Adaptec controller requires a motherboard BIOS that
■
Complies with the
PCI Local Bus Specification
(revisions 2.1 and 2.2).
■ Supports multifunction devices where one of the devices is a
PCI bridge.
■ Provides large memory-mapped address ranges.
Most motherboards manufactured since 1997 have these
capabilities. Refer to the READ.ME file on the Adaptec RAID
Installation CD for information about motherboard issues that
Adaptec has uncovered when using Adaptec RAID controllers.
Kit Contents
Your Adaptec controller kit includes the following:
■ Adaptec controller card and cables, one of the following:
■ Adaptec ATA RAID 2400A controller with four internal
ATA/100 cables.
■ Adaptec SCSI RAID 2100S, 3200S, 3210S, 3400S, or 3410S
controller with 1 internal LVD SCSI cable with active
terminator.
■ Registration and warranty cards.
■ Adaptec RAID Installation Guide (this book).
■ Adaptec RAID Installation CD, a bootable CD that includes
RAID management software, drivers, and documentation.