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2 hardware requirements, 3 quick installation instructions, Hardware requirements – LSI SATA 150 User Manual

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2-2

Hardware Installation

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2.2

Hardware Requirements

You must have the following items to install and use a MegaRAID SATA
150 storage adapter:

A MegaRAID SATA 150 storage adapter and device driver

Host computer with an available PCI expansion slot

Serial ATA disk drives and cables

2.3

Quick Installation Instructions

Follow these instructions to install your SATA 150 storage adapter if you
have prior experience installing computer hardware.

Step 1.

Unpack the MegaRAID storage adapter and inspect it for
damage.

Step 2.

Power down the system and disconnect the power cord.

Step 3.

Remove the cover from the computer.

Step 4.

Configure the jumpers on the SATA 150 storage adapter.

Step 5.

Insert the MegaRAID SATA 150 storage adapter in an available
PCI slot.

Step 6.

Configure the Serial ATA devices according to the instructions
for each device.

Step 7.

Connect the Serial ATA cables between the SATA 150 storage
adapter and the Serial ATA devices.

Step 8.

Replace the computer cover, reconnect the power cord, and
power up the system.