Q-Logic IB0056101-00 G manual Hardware Installation for the QHT7140 Without an HTX Riser

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Hardware Installation for the QHT7140 Without an HTX Riser

Installing the QLogic QHT7140 without an HTX riser card requires a 3U or larger chassis. The card slot connectors on the QHT7140 fit into the HTX slot in a vertical installation.

To install the QLogic adapter without the HTX riser card:

1.The BIOS should already be configured properly by the motherboard manufacturer. However, if any additional BIOS configuration is required, it will usually need to be done before installing the QLogic adapter. See “Configuring the BIOS” on page 4-4.

2.Shut down the power supply to the system into which you will install the QLogic adapter.

3.Take precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the cards by properly grounding yourself or touching the metal chassis to discharge static electricity before handling the cards.

4.If you are installing the QLogic adapter into a covered system, remove the cover screws and cover plate to expose the system’s motherboard. For specific instructions on how to do this, follow the hardware documentation that came with your system.

5.Locate the HTX slot on your motherboard (see Figure 4-7).

6.Remove the QLogic adapter from the anti-static bag. Hold the card by the top horizontal section of the bracket, and the top rear corner of the card. Be careful not to touch any of the components on the printed circuit card.

7.Without fully inserting, gently align and rest the HTX card’s gold fingers on top of the motherboard’s HTX slot.

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