About This Manual

This installation guide covers hardware set-up and configuration procedures necessary for the installation of Mylex DAC960PG and DAC960PJ PCI to Ultra SCSI RAID controllers.

Chapter 1 describes the controllers, standard package contents, and user- supplied items necessary for installation.

Chapter 2 describes steps to be performed prior to controller installation. Chapter 3 describes installation of the controller.

Chapter 4 describes controller start-up and BIOS options. Appendix A describes the Battery Backup Unit option.

Appendix B provides the hardware and environmental specifications. Appendix C describes error messages and how to identify problems. Appendix D provides regulatory information, certifications, and warnings.

Conventions

Throughout the manual, the following conventions are used to describe user interaction with the product:

prompt This style of type indicates screen display messages

Enter Press the key labeled “Enter” (or “Delete,” etc.)

Note

A Note is supplementary information that can have an effect on system performance

￿Caution

A Caution is a notification that a proscribed action has the potential to adversely affect equipment operation, system performance, or data integrity

￿WARNING

A Warning is a notification that a proscribed action will definitely result in equipment damage, data loss, or personal injury