LSI MegaRAID Express 500 - Manual (Page 64)

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Installation Steps
MegaRAID Express 500 provides extensive customization options. If you need only basic
MegaRAID Express 500 features and your computer does not use other adapter cards
with resource settings that may conflict with MegaRAID Express 500 settings, even
custom installation can be quick and easy.
Step Action Additional Information
1 Unpack the MegaRAID controller and
inspect for damage. Make sure all items are
in the package. If damaged, call your LSI
Logic OEM support
representative.
2 Turn the computer off and remove the
cover.
3 Make sure the motherboard jumper settings
are correct.
4 Install cache memory on the MegaRAID
Express 500 card. 16 MB minimum cache
memory is required.
5 Check the jumper settings on the
MegaRAID Express 500 controller. See page 52 for the
MegaRAID Express 500
jumper settings.
6 Set SCSI termination.
7 Install the MegaRAID Express 500 card.
8 Connect the SCSI cables to SCSI devices.
9 Set the target IDs for the SCSI devices.
10 Replace the computer cover and turn the
power on.
Be sure the SCSI devices
are powered up before or at
the same time as the host
computer.
11 Run MegaRAID BIOS Setup. Optional.
12 Install software drivers for the desired
operating systems.
Each step is described in detail below.
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