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3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller User Guide Hint: While the ATA RAID Controller runs properly in any PCI slot, not all slots give equal performance due to the architecture of the PCI bus. In our laboratories, we have noticed that the slots closest to the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) or in the 64-bit PCI slot typically give the best performance. Our card should fit in both 32-bit and 64-bit PCI slots with 5V as well as with 3.3V. 5 Line the ATA RAID Controller up so that all pins make proper contact with the PCI slot pins when pushed into place. The black end rail opposite the metal bracket may be removed if needed to fit the ATA RAID Controller inside the chassis. The short 4-port or 8-port Escalade ATA RAID Controller is keyed to ensure proper installation in a full-sized PCI slot. 6 Ensure that the contacts will mate with both grooves in the slot. Press down gently on the edge of the ATA RAID Controller directly above the slot until it is fully seated. 7 Check that the ATA RAID Controller's metal bracket covers the hole in the case and secure the bracket with the screw that was used to secure the filler bracket in step 4. Connect the drives to the interface cables 1 Be sure to use the supplied cables. With the higher speeds of UltraATA-133, UltraATA-100 and UltraATA-66, using quality cables is important. 2 Before connecting your drives, check your drives' jumper setting. The range of settings provided vary by manufacturer as do the method for adjusting them. Refer to information provided with your drives for the method required to set them. To operate properly, the Escalade ATA RAID Controller requires that drives be set as Single (if available on your drive) or Master. 3 If your drives are not already installed in the computer chassis, do so now. Be sure that the drives are connected to the power supply. 36 www.3ware.com

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3ware Escalade ATA RAID Controller
User Guide
36
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Hint:
While the ATA RAID Controller runs properly
in any PCI slot, not all slots give equal performance due
to the architecture of the PCI bus. In our laboratories, we
have noticed that the slots closest to the Accelerated
Graphics Port (AGP) or in the 64-bit PCI slot typically
give the best performance. Our card should fit in both
32-bit and 64-bit PCI slots with 5V as well as with 3.3V.
5
Line the ATA RAID Controller up so that all pins make proper
contact with the PCI slot pins when pushed into place. The black
end rail opposite the metal bracket may be removed if needed to
fit the ATA RAID Controller inside the chassis. The short 4-port
or 8-port Escalade ATA RAID Controller is keyed to ensure
proper installation in a full-sized PCI slot.
6
Ensure that the contacts will mate with both grooves in the slot.
Press down gently on the edge of the ATA RAID Controller
directly above the slot until it is fully seated.
7
Check that the ATA RAID Controller’s metal bracket covers the
hole in the case and secure the bracket with the screw that was
used to secure the filler bracket in step 4.
Connect the drives to the interface cables
1
Be sure to use the supplied cables. With the higher speeds of
UltraATA-133,
UltraATA-100 and UltraATA-66, using quality
cables is important.
2
Before connecting your drives, check your drives’ jumper set-
ting. The range of settings provided vary by manufacturer as do
the method for adjusting them. Refer to information provided
with your drives for the method required to set them. To operate
properly, the Escalade ATA RAID Controller requires that drives
be set as
Single
(if available on your drive) or
Master
.
3
If your drives are not already installed in the computer chassis,
do so now. Be sure that the drives are connected to the power
supply.