2.2.2 Inserting the Host Adapter

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

Step 1. Ground yourself before removing the host adapter board from its package.

Note: Static charges on your body can damage electronic components. Handle plug-in boards by the edge; do not touch board components or gold connector contacts. The use of a static ground strap is recommended.

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

An example of this host adapter board is shown in Figure 2.1.

Step 3. Switch off the computer and unplug power cords for all components in your system.

Step 4. Remove the cover from your computer per the instructions in the user’s manual for your system to access the PCI slots.

Make sure you are adequately grounded.

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

A 32-bit slot should be used. The LSI21003 will work in a

64-bit slot, but only 32 bits are used. The host adapter requires a PCI slot that allows bus master operation. See Figure 2.2.

Step 6. Remove the blank bracket panel on the back of the computer aligned with the PCI slot you intend to use.

Save the bracket screw.

Step 7. Carefully insert edge connector J1 (see Figure 2.1) of the host adapter into the PCI slot.

Make sure the edge connector is properly aligned before pressing the board into place as shown in Figure 2.2. The bracket around connector J3 should fit where you removed the blank panel.

Note: You may notice that the components on a PCI host adapter face the opposite way from non-PCI adapter boards you

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Installing the LSI21003