Asus PCI-SC896 User Manual - Page 13

2. Installation 2. Installation 2. Installing the PCI-SC896 Host Adapter This chapter provides instructions on how to install the PCI-SC896 Host Adapter and includes these topics: • Section 2.1, "Quick Installation Procedure" • Section 2.2, "Detailed Installation Procedure" • Section 2.3, "SCSI Bus Termination" • Section 2.4, "Setting Interrupts" • Section 2.5, "Completing Your Installation" 2.1 Quick Installation Procedure This section provides quick setup instructions for the experienced computer user with prior host adapter installation and SCSI bus setup experience. If you prefer more detailed guidance in installing the PCI-SC896 host adapter, please follow the instructions in the section: Section 2.2, "Detailed Installation Procedure". For safe and proper installation, check the user's manual that was supplied with your computer and perform the following steps. 1. Ground yourself before removing this host adapter board. Remove the PCI-SC896 Dual Channel PCI to Ultra2 SCSI Host Adapter board from the packing and check that it is not damaged. 2. Remove the cabinet cover on your computer to access the PCI slots. Refer to the user's manual for your computer. CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching a metal surface before handling boards. 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. The use of a static ground strap is recommended. 3. Locate the slots for PCI plug-in board installation. Refer to the user's manual for your computer to confirm the location of the PCI slots. The PCI-SC896 requires a PCI slot that allows bus master operation. 4. Remove the blank panel on the back of the computer aligned with the PCI slot that you intend to use. Save the bracket screw. ASUS PCI-SC896 User's Manual 13