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INSTALLING THE PCIe DRIVE ARRAY
The Apricorn PCIe Drive Array Card fits into any available full length PCI-Express
x4 slot in your PC or Server mainboard. Be sure to use the following procedure to
install the PCIe Drive Array:
1.
Turn-off your computer and unplug its power cord from the AC power
receptacle.
2.
Remove the cover of your computer.
3.
Remove the inside slot cover of an available PCI-Express x4 slot on the
motherboard.
4.
Install the Apricorn PCIe Drive Array Card into an available PCI-Express x4 slot
and secure the bracket of the controller card to the frame of the system.
5.
Replace the cover of your computer and plug the power cord back into an AC
power receptacle.
SATA DEVICE INSTALLATION
The Apricorn PCIe Drive Array Card supports up to 4 attached SATA drive(s)/
device(s). Drivers for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X are included on the CD-
ROM. Please refer to the product manual for driver installation procedures for
your operating system.
CONFIGURING THE APRICORN PCIe DRIVE ARRAY
The Apricorn PCIe Drive Array Card supports Raid levels 0, 1, 5, 10. To
access the Silicon Image Raid Configuration Utility at system startup press
F4 or "Ctrl S" when prompted. Follow the prompts in the utility to create
/ manage your array.
For a complete list of instructions, features and definitions of RAID, please
refer to the SATA RAID5-UserGuide on the included CD.
For instructions on how to install the SATA RAID5 Configuration Utility
for use in Windows operation systems please refer to the readme_
SATARAID5_3124_1.4.3.0.txt on the included CD.
APRICORN TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Apricorn provides the following helpful resources for you:
1. Apricorn's Website (http://www.apricorn.com)
This gives you the ability to check for up-to-date information.
2. E-mail us at support@apricorn.com.
3. Or call the Technical Support Department at 1-800-458-5448.
Apricorn's Technical Support Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time Monday through Friday.
www.apricorn.com
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