Installing the single port esata pci bracket – Apricorn EZ Bus DTS User Manual

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Installing the Single Port eSATA PCI Bracket

Installing the Single Port eSATA PCI Bracket applies only for Desktop computers.

The desktop computer must be equipped with a SATA compatible motherboard, an

open SATA port and open PCI bracket insert on the case.

Please consult the manufacturers documentation for compatibility and instructions

on how to open the case and find the appropriate port. Anytime you make a

connection to a port directly on the motherboard extreme caution should be

observed including but not limited to turning the power off to the computer,

dissipating power and electrostatic charges. See the FAQ’s for basic Electrostatic

Discharge instructions.

1. Turn off the power to your desktop computer.

2. Disconnect the power cable and then hit the power button on your desktop

computer to discharge any power stored on the motherboard.

3. Discharge any electrostatic charge that is built up by touching a bare metal

portion of the computer case.

Refer to the FAQs for basic ESD information or the manufacturer’s documentation

for more in-depth information about proper Electrostatic Discharge precautions

when working with your motherboard.

4. Open the case and locate the open SATA port on the motherboard.

5. Connect the SATA end of the of the Single Port eSATA PCI Bracket to the

open SATA port on the motherboard.

6. Remove one of the case expansion slot brackets / inserts (cover or back

plates) from the back of computer case and insert the Single Port eSATA PCI

Bracket into that slot and secure with the same screw that was holding the

PCI bracket insert.

7. Close the computer case and go back to the beginning of Section 3

CONNECTING YOUR EZ BUS DTS (for a system with a pre-installed eSATA

card) and follow the instructions.

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