Q-Logic QLA2300 manual

2 – Hardware Installation Installation in the Computer

■PCI connectors vary among system board manufacturers. The QLA23xx board is a 64-bit PCI device that can function in a 32-bit PCI slot; the slot conforms to the PCI specification (the rear edge of the PCI slot is notched). If you try to install the QLA23xx board into a PCI slot that does not conform to the PCI specification, you may damage the QLA23xx board.

■PCI and PCI-X slots look the same. If the PC contains both PCI and PCI-X slots, refer to the PC manufacturer’s instructions to determine the slot type.

■The QLA2300/2300F/2302F boards are designed and tested to operate at PCI bus speeds of up to 66 MHz.

■The QLA2310/2310F/2310FL boards are designed and tested to operate at PCI-X bus speeds up to 66 MHz.

■The QLA2312F/2312FL boards are designed and tested to operate at PCI-X bus speeds of up to 133 MHz.

5.Remove the slot cover for the slot in which you will install the QLA23xx board.

6.Place the QLA23xx board into the slot. Carefully press the board into the slot until it seats firmly.

7.Secure the QLA23xx board to the chassis. Follow the PC manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Connect the appropriate cable from the devices to the corresponding connector.

9.Carefully reinstall the computer cover. Insert and tighten the computer cover screws.

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