Installation guide

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MAXTOR SATA/300 PCI CARD INSTALLATION GUIDE
Getting Started
Thank you for selecting a Maxtor SATA/300 PCI Card. This installation guide
will lead you through the installation of your new card.
If you encounter any difficulties with installation, please visit us online at
www.maxtor.com and click on Support.
Figure 1 shows the components included in the standalone SATA/300 PCI
Card kit. Cards included with Maxtor hard drive kits may not include all of
the components shown. To install the drive, you will need the tools shown in
Figure 2 on page 2, including a full version of your operating system.
Handling Precautions
Adapter cards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
Handle the adapter card by its sides. Do not touch the printed circuit
board assembly.
Do not connect/disconnect any cables when the system power is on.
Do not force or rock the adapter card connectors into or out of their
connection sockets.
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FIGURE 1 INCLUDED IN THIS KIT
1. Maxtor SATA/300 PCI Card
2. SATA Interface Cable *
3. Driver CD or Diskette
4. SATA Power Adapter Cable*
* not included in all kits