
Symbios SYM22902 PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Dual Channel Low Profile PCI Host Adapter
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Chapter 2
Installing the SYM22902
Host Adapter
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the SYM22902 host
adapter board 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, “Completing the Installation,” page 2-23
2.1 Quick Installation Procedure
This section provides an overview of the installation procedure. If you are
an experienced computer user with prior host adapter installation and
SCSI bus setup experience, this section may sufficiently describe the
procedure for you. If you prefer a more detailed guidance for installing
the SYM22902 host adapter, proceed to
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 handling the host adapter board.
Step 2.
Remove the SYM22902 from its packing and examine it for any
damage.
An example of this host adapter board is shown in
Figure 2.1
.
A more detailed drawing is located in
Figure A.1.
Step 3.
Switch off and unplug the system.
Step 4.
Remove the cabinet cover on your computer to access the PCI
slots.
Caution:
Ground yourself
by touching a metal surface before
handling boards. Static charges on your body can damage