3Ware 9690SA-4I4E-SGL Installation Guide - Page 17

was used to secure the filler bracket in step 5.

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Install the Controller in the Computer 7 Press down gently on the edge of the 3ware RAID controller directly above the PCI Express slot until it is fully seated. Figure 8. Inserting Controller Into PCI Express Slot Do NOT use a PCI or PCI-X slot. Use a PCI Express slot for the 3ware 9690SA controller. If in doubt about what slots you have, check the documentation for your motherboard. 8 Check that the 3ware 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 5. 9 When you tighten the screw on the bracket to the enclosure, make sure the card is not slanted in any direction; otherwise the card will not work properly. www.3ware.com 13

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Install the Controller in the Computer
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7
Press down gently on the edge of the 3ware RAID controller
directly above the PCI Express slot until it is fully seated.
Figure 8.
Inserting Controller Into PCI Express Slot
8
Check that the 3ware 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 5.
9
When you tighten the screw on the bracket to the enclosure,
make sure the card is not slanted in any direction; otherwise the
card will not work properly.
Do NOT
use a PCI or
PCI-X slot.
Use a PCI
Express slot for
the 3ware
9690SA
controller.
If in doubt about
what slots you
have, check the
documentation
for your
motherboard.