Adaptec AHA-2920 Installation Guide - Page 4

Step 3, Step 4, Step 5 - scsi host adapter

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Step 3: Insert the host adapter in the slot; press down firmly so that the bus contacts are securely seated in the slot. Secure it with the screw you removed in Step 2. Expansion Slot Cover Screw Host Adapter Bracket Bus Contacts Step 4: Prepare each internal SCSI device for installation. If you are installing External SCSI devices only, skip to Step 10. s Make sure all SCSI devices (internal and external) are assigned a unique SCSI ID from 0 to 6. Refer to the device's documentation for instructions on setting the SCSI ID. If you plan to boot your computer from a SCSI hard disk drive, assign SCSI ID 6 to this drive. s Install (or enable) terminators on the internal device you are attaching to the end of the cable. Remove (or disable) terminators on all devices that you are installing between the end of the cable and host adapter. On most internal SCSI devices the termination setting is controlled by setting a jumper or a switch, or by physically removing or installing a resistor module(s). Refer to the device's documentation to determine how to enable or disable termination on your particular device. PCI Expansion Slot (typically white or ivory) Termination Enabled Termination Disabled Step 5: Install and mount each internal SCSI device in an available drive bay inside your computer. (Refer to your computer and device documentation for instructions.) 3

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Step 3:
Insert the host adapter in the slot; press
down firmly so that the bus contacts are securely
seated in the slot. Secure it with the screw you
removed in Step 2.
Step 4:
Prepare each internal SCSI device for
installation. If you are installing External SCSI
devices only, skip to Step 10.
Make sure all SCSI devices (internal and external) are
assigned a unique SCSI ID from 0 to 6. Refer to the
device’s documentation for instructions on setting
the SCSI ID.
If you plan to boot your computer from a SCSI hard
disk drive, assign SCSI ID 6 to this drive.
Install (or enable) terminators on the internal device
you are attaching to the end of the cable. Remove (or
disable) terminators on all devices that you are install-
ing between the end of the cable and host adapter.
On most internal SCSI devices the termination setting
is controlled by setting a jumper or a switch, or by
physically removing or installing a resistor module(s).
Refer to the device’s documentation to determine
how to enable or disable termination on your particu-
lar device.
Step 5:
Install and mount each internal SCSI
device in an available drive bay inside your
computer. (Refer to your computer and device
documentation for instructions.)
PCI Expansion Slot
(typically white or ivory)
Host Adapter Bracket
Expansion Slot
Cover Screw
Bus Contacts
Termination
Disabled
Termination
Enabled