Symbios SYM22801 Dual Channel PCI to Ultra SCSI Host Adapter 2-1
Chapter 2Installin
g
the SYM22801 Host Adapter
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the SYM22801 Ho st
Adapter 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, “SCSI Bus Termination,” page 2 -18
•Section 2.4, “Setting Interrupts,” page 2-27
•Section 2.5, “Completing Your Installation,” page 2-28

2.1 Quick 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 in installing the
SYM22801 host adapter, please follow the instructions in Section 2.2,
“Detailed Installation Procedure.”
For safe and proper installation, check the user’s manual supplied wit h
your computer and perform the following steps.
Step 1.
Ground yourself
before removing this host adapter board.
Remove the SYM22801 Dual Channel to PCI Ultra SCSI Host
Adapter board from the packing and check that it is not
damaged. An example of this host adapter board is shown in
Figure2.1.
Step 2. Switch off and unplug the system.
Step 3. Remove the cabinet cover on your computer to access the PCI
slots. Refer to the user’s manual for your computer.