User's Guide

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Installing Windows XP
Swapping a Host Adapter
Swapping a SCSI host adapter for another SCSI host adapter is
similar to the procedure for adding a host adapter. The important
distinction is that you add the new SCSI host adapter into the
system first, before removing the old adapter.
Note: If you do not install the new host adapter first, it may
result in a Windows XP boot failure. If the operating system
fails to start, remove the new host adapter and replace the
original.
To swap adapters:
1 Turn off your computer.
Warning: Turn power to the computer to the OFF position,
and disconnect the power cord.
2 Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling the
SCSI adapter by touching a grounded metal object.
3 Insert the new SCSI adapter into an available PCI slot, leaving
the existing SCSI card intact.
4 Turn on your computer. Windows XP should load up as normal
and detect the new SCSI card. Install the Windows XP driver if
prompted to.
5 Restart your computer if prompted to.
6 Once the new SCSI adapter is functioning properly, turn off
your computer.
7 Remove the old SCSI adapter and move all desired devices to
the new adapter. See Removing a Host Adapter on page 6-8, for
more information.
8 All attached devices should be recognized.
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