Adaptec ASH-1233 !

Installation Checklist

To successfully install your Adaptec ASH-1233 adapter and ATA

disk drives, perform these tasks, in order:

1Install the ASH-1233 adapter. (See the next section below.)

2Prepare your disk drives. (See page 5.)

Connect your disk drives to the ASH-1233 adapter. (See page 6.)

4Mount your disk drives and connect power and LED cables.

(See page 8.)

5Install the device drivers. (See page 9.)

You can install your Adaptec ASH-1233 adapter into a 32-bit or

64-bit PCI expansion slot.

Note: If you are installing the adapter into an existing system,

back up all data before continuing.

To install the ASH-1233 adapter:

1Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling the

ASH-1233 adapter by touching a grounded metal object (such

as the exposed metal parts on the back of your computer).

Caution: Always handle the adapter by its edges or metal

bracket. Do not touch the gold PCI connector or any

components on the adapter.

2Turn off power to the computer and disconnect the power cord.

Open the computer cabinet, following the manufacturer’s

instructions.