Acer G540 Series manual Installing the SAS controller board, To install the SAS controller board

62 3 System upgrade

Installing the SAS controller board

If you intend to install a SAS hard drive, you need to first install the LSI 1068 SAS controller board option.

To install the SAS controller board:

1Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 37.

2Locate the SODIMM slot. If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to it.

3Remove the SAS controller board from its protective packaging, handling it by the edges.

4Install the SAS controller board.

(1)Align then insert the gold-lined edge of the board into the SODIMM slot.

(2)Firmly press the board down to seat it properly.

(3)Secure the board with the one screw.

5Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 38.

When you turn on the system, the BIOS setup automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device.

For information on how to install a SAS HDD, go to page 45.