User manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

SATA RAID adapter into an available PCI expansion slot.

• Small screwdriver

• Host system hardware manuals and manuals for disk or enclo-

sure being installed.

Personal Safety Information

To ensure you personal safety, as well as the safety of your equip-

ment:

• Always wear a grounded strap or work on an ESD-protective

mat.

• Before opening the system cabinet, turn off power switches and

unplug the power cords. Do no reconnect the power cords until you

have replaced the covers.

Warning:

High voltages may be found inside computer equipment. Before install-

ing any of the hardware in this package or removing the protective cov-

ers of any computer equipment, turn off power switches and disconnect

power cords. Do not reconnect the power cords until you have replaced

the covers.

Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can be a serious danger to the electronic com-

ponents on this SATA RAID adapter. To avoid damage caused by

electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

• Don’t remove the SATA RAID controller from its anti-static pack-

aging until you are ready to install it into a computer case.

• Handle the SATA RAID Controller by its edges or by the mounting

metal bracket at its two ends.

• Before you handle the SATA RAID controller in any way, touch a

grounded, anti-static surface, such as an unpainted portion of the

system chassis, for a few seconds to discharge any built-up static

electricity.

2.3 Installation

Follow the instruction below to install a PCI RAID Card into your

PC/ Server.