2.1 Installing Your Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapter

This section provides detailed instructions for installing your Ultra320 SCSI host adapter and connecting your SCSI devices to it. The following illustrations show the LSI22320-R Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI host adapter. However, these illustrations apply to all host adapters. For details on all the Ultra320 SCSI host adapters, refer to Chapter 3, “Ultra320 SCSI Host Adapter Characteristics.”

2.1.1 Selecting a PCI Slot

Follow these steps to locate a PCI slot.

Step 1. Turn off and unplug your computer.

Warning: Be sure to disconnect the computer’s power before you remove the cover and install the Ultra320 SCSI host adapter.

Step 2. Open your computer cabinet by removing its cover.

Step 3. Be sure to touch a grounded metal surface to discharge static electricity before removing the host adapter from its package.

Caution: You must touch a grounded metal surface before handling the host adapter because 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. LSI Logic recommends that you use a static ground strap.

Step 4. Remove your Ultra320 SCSI host adapter from its packaging and verify that it is not damaged.

Figure 2.1 illustrates the LSI22320 series host adapter and Figure 2.2 illustrates the LSI22320E-R host adapter.

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Detailed Host Adapter Installation

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