Acer AcceleRAID 170 User Manual

Before You Begin

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AcceleRAID 170 Installation Guide

Installing the AcceleRAID 170 single channel RAID controller is no more 
difficult than installing any 32-bit PCI adapter controller. The AcceleRAID 
170 single channel controller connects into any PCI 2.2 compliant slot on the 
motherboard. Follow these steps and the installation procedures in this 
chapter.

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Recommended: Connect the AcceleRAID 170 into a 
32-bit PCI slot to reserve the 64-bit PCI slot for 64-bit 
controllers (although the AcceleRAID 170 will work 
in a 64-bit slot). 

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1. Power off the system and disconnect the power cables before starting 

the installation. Refer to the instructions provided in your system 
documentation. Do not disconnect cables or power cords while system 
power is on.

2. Read all of the instructions in this chapter completely before proceed-

ing. Follow the Notes, Cautions, and Warnings described in this manual 
and marked on the equipment.

3. Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures. Use a 

grounded wrist strap or ESD safe footwear, and work in an ESD safe 
area.

4. Perform a safety check of the installation before powering on the 

system.

• Make sure that the cabling Pin 1 location is correct and that all 

cables are firmly seated in the connectors.

• Make sure all SCSI conventions (cable type, cable length, 

termination, etc.) are correct, see Table 2-3 on page 2-15.