Acer PCI to Ultra SCSI RAID Controllers DAC960PG - Manual (Page 21)

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Chapter 3
Installation
This chapter covers:
• Preparation
• Connectors and Jumpers
• Safety Considerations
• Controller Installation Procedures
Before You Begin
Installing a Mylex DAC960 PCI to Ultra SCSI RAID controller is no more
difficult than installing any PCI adapter. Follow these steps and then follow
the installation procedures in this chapter.
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WARNING
Disconnect the system from the electrical wall
outlet before opening the system cabinet. Working
with the system covers off and power applied to the
system can result in shock and serious injury.
1. 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.
2. Power off the system and disconnect the power cables before starting
the installation.
3. Follow electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures. Use grounded
wrist straps or ESD-safe footwear, and work in an ESD-safe area.
4. Perform a safety check on the installation before powering on the
system.
• Make sure that all of the cabling Pin 1 locations are correct and that
all cables are firmly seated in the connectors.
• Make sure all SCSI conventions (cable type, cable length,
termination, SCSI IDs, etc.) are followed.