Step 12. Finally, refer to the PCI Storage Device Management System SDMS 4.0 User’s Guide (or the guide for the software that you will use) to load the driver software for your particular operating system.

2.2Detailed Installation Procedure

This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing the LSIU40HVD, and connecting it to your SCSI peripherals. If you are experienced in these tasks, you may prefer to use Section 2.1, “Quick Installation Procedure.” If you are not confident that you can perform the tasks as described here, LSI Logic suggests getting assistance.

2.2.1Before You Start

Before you start, look through the task list below to get an overall idea of the steps to perform.

•Open your PC cabinet and select an open PCI slot

•Insert the host adapter

•Connect your SCSI peripherals

–Internal

–External

•Terminate the SCSI bus

•Set the peripheral SCSI IDs

•Make any configuration changes

•Close your PC cabinet

•Install the software

The SCSI host adapter acts on your computer’s behalf as the host to your suite of SCSI peripherals. Each chain of SCSI peripheral devices and their host adapter work together, and are referred to as a SCSI bus.

Each channel on your SCSI host adapter can act as host for up to 15 peripheral devices, not including the adapter itself.

Detailed Installation Procedure

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