Chapter 2

Installing the LSI21003

This chapter describes installing the LSI21003 into PCI computer systems 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, “Setting SCSI IDs,” page 2-22

•Section 2.4, “Setting Interrupts (Exceptional Cases),” page 2-24

•Section 2.5, “Completing the Installation,” page 2-25

2.1Quick Installation Procedure

This section provides quick setup instructions for the experienced computer user with prior host adapter installation and SCSI bus setup experience. If you prefer more detailed guidance for installing the LSI21003, please follow the instructions in Section 2.2, “Detailed Installation Procedure.”

For safe and proper installation, check the user’s manual that was supplied with your computer and perform the following steps.

Step 1. Ground yourself before handling the host adapter board.

Note: The use of a static ground strap is recommended.

Step 2. Remove the LSI21003 from the packing and check that it is not damaged.

Step 3. Switch off and unplug the system.

Step 4. Remove the cabinet cover on your computer to access the PCI slots.

Step 5. Locate the slots for the PCI plug-in board installation.

LSI21003 PCI to Dual Channel SCSI Host Adapter

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