LSI MegaRAID SATA150-2 Quick Hardware Setup Manual

Quick Hardware Setup Guide
LSI Logic MegaRAID
SATA150-2 Controller
Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAID SATA150-2 Serial ATA
RAID controller. Please take a few minutes to review this guide
before beginning the installation process. If you require further
explanation, please refer to the SATA150-2 PCI to Serial ATA RAID
Storage Adapter User's Guide on your Universal Driver Suite CD.
Contents for the SATA150-2
You should have received the following:
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a MegaRAID SATA150-2 Serial ATA RAID controller
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a driver and documentation CD (Universal Driver Suite CD)
containing:
– the SATA150-2 PCI to Serial ATA RAID Storage Adapter
User's Guide
– the SATA150-2 device driver and RAID management software
– a software license agreement
– a warranty registration card
Technical Support
If you need help installing, configuring, or running the SATA150-2,
contact LSI Logic Technical Support:
Phone: 678-728-1250 or 800-633-4545 #3
Web Site: http://support.megaraid.com/support/index.html
E-mail: support@lsil.com
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SATA150-2 Controller Installation
Caution: Make a backup of your data before you change
Use the following steps to install the SATA150-2
Step 1: Unpack
Unpack and install the hardware in a static-free environment. The
SATA150-2 is packaged inside an anti-static bag between two
sponge sheets. Remove the controller card and inspect it for
damage. Contact LSI Logic or your MegaRAID OEM support
representative if the card appears damaged or if any items are
missing.
Step 2: Power Down the System and Remove the Power Cord
Turn off the computer and remove the power cord from the back of
the power supply.
Step 3: Remove the Cover
Remove the cover from the chassis. Disconnect the system from
any networks before installing the controller card.
Step 4: Configure Main Board
Correctly configure the main board for the SATA150-2. Each
SATA150-2 that you install requires a PCI Interrupt Request.
Step 5: Insert MegaRAID SATA150-2
Choose a PCI slot and align the SATA150-2 bus connector to the
slot. Press down gently but firmly to properly seat the card in the
slot.
Screw the bracket to the computer frame.
your system configuration; otherwise, you
might lose data.
Step Action
1 Unpack the SATA150-2 and inspect it for damage.
2 Turn the computer off and unplug the power cord.
3 Remove the cover.
4 Check the jumper settings on the main board.
5 Insert the SATA150-2.
6 Configure the Serial ATA devices.
7 Connect the Serial ATA cables to the Serial ATA devices.
8 Replace the computer cover and turn the power on.
9 Configure the physical arrays and logical drives.
10 Install software drivers for the desired operating
systems.
Figure 1 shows how to insert the SATA150-2 in a PCI slot.
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