Avago Technologies 3ware SAS 9750-4i - Manual (Page 16)

Chapter 2. Installing the 9750 SATA+SAS Controller Card
10 3ware 9750 SATA+SAS RAID Controller Card Installation Guide
documentation that came with your disk drives to see whether
this is required.
5 SATA-2 hard drives are sometimes shipped from the
manufacturer with the transfer rate set to 1.5 Gbps. If this is the
case for your drives, you may need to remove a jumper or run a
software utility to change the transfer rate to 3.0 Gbps. Please
check with your hard drive manufacturers documentation or
website on how to set the transfer rate to 3.0 Gbps.
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.
2 Make sure you are properly grounded. (For details about ESD
precautions, see page 7.)
3 Open the computer case according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
4 Locate the PCI Express slot you want to use for the 3ware 9750
SATA+SAS controller card.
For a discussion of which slot to use, see “Selecting the Slot in
Which to Install the Controller” on page 8.
5 Remove the metal filler bracket for the slot.
Save this screw; it will be used to secure the 3ware 9750
SATA+SAS 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.
7 Press down gently on the edge of the 3ware RAID controller
directly above the PCI Express slot until it is fully seated.