Detailed Installation - Intel 12Gb/s User Manual

b. Make sure that the RAID controller is installed correctly.
c. Close the cabinet of the host system.
6. Reconnect the power cords to the system.
7. Turn on the power to the system.
Make sure that the power is turned on to any external drives before the power is
turned on to the host computer. If the computer is powered up before these devices,
the devices might not be recognized.

Detailed Installation

This section provides detailed instructions on how to install your 12Gb/s Intel
Controller.
The figure in this section shows the installation of the Intel
in a PCIe slot. You can install the Intel
RAID Controller RS3DC040 in the same way.
1. Unpack the 12Gb/s Intel
Unpack and remove your RAID controller. Inspect it for damage. If it appears
damaged, contact your Intel Customer and Technical Support representative.
2. Turn off the power to the system.
Turn off the power to the computer, and disconnect the AC power cord. Remove the
computer cover. Refer to the system documentation for instructions. Before you
install the controller, make sure that the computer is disconnected from the power
and from any networks.
3. Review the RAID controller jumpers and connectors.
The jumpers are set at the factory, and you usually do not need to change them. See
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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: If your RAID controller has a battery backup unit (BBU) attached, do not
Note: This RAID controller is a PCIe x8 card, and it can operate in x8 or x16 slots.
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RAID Controllers that show their jumpers and connectors.
press down on the BBU when you insert the card.
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
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RAID Controller RS3WC080 and the Intel
Characteristics, for diagrams of the
12Gb/s Intel® RAID Controllers User Guide
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RAID Controller RS3DC080
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