Chapter2 installing the sym22801 host adapter, 1 quick installation procedure, Step 2. switch off and unplug the system – LSI SYM22801 User Manual

Page 15: Chapter 2, Installing the sym22801 host adapter, Quick installation procedure, Chapter 2, installing the sym22801 host adapter

Advertising
background image

Symbios SYM22801 Dual Channel PCI to Ultra SCSI Host Adapter

2-1

Chapter 2
Installing the SYM22801 Host
Adapter

This chapter provides instructions on how to install the SYM22801 Host
Adapter and includes these topics:

Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Procedure,” page 2-1

Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Procedure,” page 2-3

Section 2.3, “SCSI Bus Termination,” page 2-18

Section 2.4, “Setting Interrupts,” page 2-27

Section 2.5, “Completing Your Installation,” page 2-28

2.1 Quick Installation Procedure

This section provides quick setup instructions for the experienced
computer user with prior host adapter installation and SCSI bus setup
experience. If you prefer more detailed guidance in installing the
SYM22801 host adapter, please follow the instructions in Section 2.2,
“Detailed Installation Procedure.”

For safe and proper installation, check the user’s manual supplied with
your computer and perform the following steps.

Step 1.

Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board.
Remove the SYM22801 Dual Channel to PCI Ultra SCSI Host
Adapter board from the packing and check that it is not
damaged. An example of this host adapter board is shown in
Figure 2.1.

Step 2.

Switch off and unplug the system.

Step 3.

Remove the cabinet cover on your computer to access the PCI
slots. Refer to the user’s manual for your computer.

Advertising