Intel RMS3CC040 Hardware User Guide - Page 24

Example of the Intel, RAID Controller RS3DC080 Installation in a, PCIe Slot

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4. Install the RAID controller. Select a PCIe slot, and align the controller's PCIe bus connector to the slot, as shown in the following figure. Press down gently, but firmly, to make sure that the card is seated correctly in the slot. Secure the bracket to the computer chassis with the bracket screw. Note: This RAID controller is a PCIe x8 card, and it can operate in x8 or x16 slots. Some PCIe slots, however, support only PCIe graphics cards; if a RAID controller is installed in one of these slots, the RAID controller will not function. Refer to the guide for your motherboard for information about the PCIe slot. Figure 3. Example of the Intel® RAID Controller RS3DC080 Installation in a PCIe Slot Bracket Screw Press Here Press Here 3_01495-01 Edge of Motherboard PCIe Slot 17 12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide

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12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide
4.
Install the RAID controller.
Select a PCIe slot, and align the controller’s PCIe bus connector to the slot, as
shown in the following figure. Press down gently, but firmly, to make sure that the
card is seated correctly in the slot. Secure the bracket to the computer chassis with
the bracket screw.
Note:
This RAID controller is a PCIe x8 card, and it can operate in x8 or x16 slots.
Some PCIe slots, however, support only PCIe graphics cards; if a RAID
controller is installed in one of these slots, the RAID controller will not
function. Refer to the guide for your motherboard for information about the
PCIe slot.
Figure 3. Example of the Intel
®
RAID Controller RS3DC080 Installation in a
PCIe Slot
Edge of
Motherboard
PCIe Slot
Bracket
Screw
Press
Here
Press
Here
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