Installing The Raid Controller - Intel SASMF8I - RAID Controller Hardware User's Manual

Installing the RAID Controller

To install the RAID Controller, follow these steps:
1. Power off the computer, all drives, enclosures, and system components. Remove
the power cord from the computer.
2. Remove the chassis cover and access the PCI Express add-in card slots. For
instructions, see your server chassis documentation.
3. Align the controller's connector with a x4 PCI Express* slot on the server board.
4. Press down gently but firmly to ensure that the card is properly seated in the slot, as
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Figure 1. Secure the bracket to the computer chassis.
Bracket Screw
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