Sonnet Technologies Qio CF4 - Manual (Page 11)

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Chapter 6 – Windows User’s BIOS Setup Steps
A – BIOS Settings Change for Desktop Users
1. Turn on your computer and boot immediately into the
computer’s BIOS (or setup) menu. Please refer to the
computer’s user’s guide for specific instructions on how to
perform the step.
2. Locate and disable the S errors (SERR#) option, if available.
3. Save the changes and exit; the computer will restart. If the
computer boots normally, Qio CF4 is ready to use; proceed to
Chapter 7 – Memory Card and Adapter Card Use. Otherwise,
go to the next step.
4. Shut down the computer, disconnect the power cord and
any remaining cables for powered devices (monitor, printer,
etc.), and then open it to access the expansion card area.
5. Remove the Sonnet card from its current slot and move it
into another PCIe slot; if necessary, swap positions between
the Sonnet card and another (except the graphics card).
Make sure the card is firmly seated and secured.
6. Close your computer and reconnect the power cord and
peripheral cables.
7. Turn on your computer. If it boots normally, Qio CF4 is ready
to use; proceed to Chapter 7 – Memory Card and Adapter
Card Use. Otherwise, repeat steps 4 – 7 using any remaining
available slots. After trying all the available slots, if your
computer still freezes with the Sonnet card installed, move
the card back to a slot you tried previously.
8. Turn on your computer and boot immediately into the
computer’s BIOS (or setup) menu.
9. Locate and disable an available, unused option ROM; the
logic board’s LSI RAID controller may be a good option.
10. Save the changes and exit; the computer will restart. If
the computer boots normally, Qio CF4 is ready for use;
proceed to Chapter 7 – Memory Card and Adapter Card Use.
Otherwise, shut down the computer and repeat steps 8 – 10,
disabling another available, unused option ROM.
A – BIOS Settings Change for Laptop Users
1. Turn on your computer and boot immediately into the
computer’s BIOS (or setup) menu. Please refer to the
computer’s user’s guide for specific instructions on how to
perform the step.
2. Locate and disable the S errors (SERR#) option, if available.
3. Save the changes and exit; the computer will restart. If the
computer boots normally, Qio CF4 is ready for use; proceed to
Chapter 7 – Memory Card and Adapter Card Use. Otherwise,
go to the next step.
4. Turn on your computer and boot immediately into the
computer’s BIOS (or setup) menu.
5. Locate and disable an available, unused option ROM; the
Ethernet Boot Agent may be a good option.
6. Save the changes and exit; the computer will restart. If
the computer boots normally, Qio CF4 is ready for use;
proceed to Chapter 7 – Memory Card and Adapter Card Use.
Otherwise, shut down the computer and repeat steps 4 – 6,
disabling another available, unused option ROM.
Support Note: Due to limited PCI I/O space, you will be
instructed in the section below to disable at least one option
ROM in the computer’s BIOS. It may be necessary to disable at least
one additional option ROM to support all of the Qio CF4’s features. If
necessary, you can re-enable option ROMs in the BIOS.
Support Note: Due to limited PCI I/O space, you will be
instructed in the section below to disable at least one option
ROM in the computer’s BIOS, and possibly move the Sonnet card to
a different slot. It may be necessary to disable at least one additional
option ROM to support all of the Qio CF4’s features. If necessary, you
can re-enable option ROMs in the BIOS.
Support Note: If your computer fails to operate with the
Qio CF4 attached, remove the Sonnet card and contact
Sonnet support; refer to Contacting Sonnet Customer Support at
the end of this manual. For further info, check the Qio CF4 FAQs at
www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php
Support Note: If your computer fails to operate with the
Qio CF4 attached, remove the Sonnet card and contact
Sonnet support; refer to Contacting Sonnet Customer Support at
the end of this manual. For further info, check the Qio CF4 FAQs at
www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php