AMCC 9690SA ユーザーズマニュアル
Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller
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3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
Install the Controller in the Computer
1
If the computer is running, shut it down. Turn off power to the
computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
computer and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
2
Make sure you are properly grounded. (For details about safety
precautions, see page 8.)
precautions, see page 8.)
3
Open the computer case according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
instructions.
4
Locate the PCI Express slot you want to use for the 3ware
9690SA RAID controller.
9690SA RAID controller.
For a discussion of which slot to use, see “Selecting the Slot in
Which to Install the Controller” on page 10.
Which to Install the Controller” on page 10.
5
Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot.
Save this screw; it will be used to secure the 3ware 9690SA
RAID controller after you have seated it in the slot.
RAID controller after you have seated it in the slot.
6
Position the card in the PCI Express slot so that the contacts
will mate with the grooves in the slot, and all pins make proper
contact with the PCI Express slot pins when pushed into place.
will mate with the grooves in the slot, and all pins make proper
contact with the PCI Express slot pins when pushed into place.
Warning!
Make sure you select a PCI Express slot, not a
PCI or PCI-X slot. Inserting a 9690SA into a PCI or PCI-X slot
could potentially damage the board or system, and void the
warranty of either the 9690SA or the motherboard. If you are
uncertain about which slot to use, see the documentation for
your system’s motherboard.
could potentially damage the board or system, and void the
warranty of either the 9690SA or the motherboard. If you are
uncertain about which slot to use, see the documentation for
your system’s motherboard.