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Table 1
describes the jumpers and the connectors
on the MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP.
Table 1
MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP Card Layout
Jumper/
Connector Description
J1
Battery Pack
connector
J2
LED SATA
Activity
connector
J3
Firmware Initial-
ization Mode
Select
J4
2
I
C Interface
J6
Serial Port
RS232
Debugger
J7
BIOS Enable
header
J8
SATA 300-8XLP
Ports
J9
LED SATA
Activity Interface
connector
J10
LED Drive Fault
Interface
connector
Type
20-pin connector.
Provides interface to the remote
battery pack.
2-pin connector.
Provides LED interface to indicate
SATA activity on one or more SATA
drives.
2-pin connector.
If the firmware flashed onto the board
is corrupted, you must install a jumper
on J3 (this holds the CPU core in
reset), so that you can flash the firm-
ware. Remove the jumper after you
flash the new firmware.
No jumper: This is the setting during
normal operation (Mode 3). This is
the default.
Jumper: This holds the CPU core in
reset (Mode 0).
The card does not function as a RAID
controller if this jumper is mounted.
3-pin connector.
Communicates with storage
enclosure processor (SEP) devices.
4-pin jumper.
Used for diagnostic purposes.
2-pin header.
The BIOS function is enabled or dis-
abled in software depending on the
status of this jumper.
No jumper: BIOS is enabled. This is
the default.
Jumper: BIOS is disabled.
The card does not function as a RAID
controller if this jumper is mounted.
Ports 0–3.
The ports connect the cables from the
adapter to the SATA physical drives.
8-pin (4x2) jumper.
Provides LED interface individually to
four SATA ports. The LED indicates
SATA activity on specific ports.
8-pin (4x2) jumper.
Provides an LED interface individually
to four SATA ports. The LED indicates
a drive fault on specific ports.
Step 4
Install the MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP
Insert the MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP in a PCI-X
slot on the mainboard, as shown in
Press down gently but firmly to seat the card
properly in the slot. Secure the RAID controller to
the computer chassis with the bracket screw.
Note:
Refer to your mainboard guide for information
about the PCI-X slot.
Figure 2 Installing the MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP
RAID Controller
Bracket Screw
Press Here
Edge of
Mother Board
Step 5
Configure and Install the SATA Devices in the
Host Computer Case
Refer to the documentation for the SATA devices
for any pre-installation configuration
requirements.
Step 6
Connect the MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP to the
Serial ATA Devices
Connect the SATA cables between the
MegaRAID SATA 300-4XLP and the Serial ATA
devices. Refer to
connector locations on the controller.
Step 7
Turn on the Power to the Computer
Replace the computer cover and reconnect the
power cord(s). Turn on the power to the
computer. Ensure that the SATA devices are
powered on before or at the same time as the
2 of 3
Figure
Press Here
32-bit Slots
(3.3 V)
64-bit Slots
(3.3 V)
Figure 1
to view jumper and
2.
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