Initio I/O HIGHWAY - Manual (Page 12)

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3 Inserting the host adapter
Orient the host adapter for installation so that the external connector is facing the
back of the system unit and align the card with the PCI connector on the system unit
(see
FIGURE
3).
Holding the adapter by the mounting bracket and the card edge, match up the card
edge connector with the PCI host computer socket and insert the card into the
socket. Once the connector is in the PCI expansion slot socket tighten the mounting
bracket screw to secure the card in place.
FIGURE 3 –
Inserting the host adapter into a PCI slot
4a Installation of internal SCSI cables
The number of internal and external connectors for Initio’s SCSI host adapters are
referenced in the hardware installation section (TABLE 2).
All internal connectors may be used simultaneously or singularly, depending on
your bus configuration. Installation of internal SCSI cables must be performed
before replacing the system covers. The internal ribbon cable is made with multiple
connectors attached and used to daisy chain the host adapter with two or more
devices. It is important that the cable be installed correctly for proper operation.
The cable has a colored stripe running the length of the cable, on the edge distin-
guishing the pin one side of the connector. These identifying markings must match
when mated on the host adapter board.
Hardware Installation