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10. If you have another adapter to install, repeat steps 4 through 9.
11. If you have installed a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter-support
12. Reinstall the rear adapter-retention bracket; then, rotate the bracket to the
13. If you have other options to install, do so now; otherwise, replace the side
Cabling an optional SCSI adapter
You can install an optional SCSI RAID adapter in your computer to control the
internal hard disk drives and provide additional RAID capabilities. With a SCSI
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adapter directly from the static-protective package to the adapter slot. Avoid
touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
Attention:
Make sure that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion
slot before you turn on the computer. Incomplete installation of an adapter
might damage the system board or the adapter.
Rear
adapter-
retention
bracket
Expansion-
slot cover
9. Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block
the flow of air from the fans. If you are installing an optional SCSI adapter, see
"Cabling an optional SCSI adapter" for additional information.
bracket to the closed (locked) position.
Note: If any adapter in your computer is large or has heavy cables attached to
it, you can secure the adapter with a screw: insert one backup expansion-slot
screw (stored on the frame-support bracket) through the top of each adapter
bracket into the screw hole and secure the adapter before proceeding to the
next step. If you use a screw to secure an adapter, you will have to secure all
adapters with screws. You cannot use both the screws and the retention
brackets to secure adapters. You must use one method or the other.
closed (locked) position.
Note: The rear retention bracket rests against the computer side cover. You
might find it easier to lay the computer on its side to replace the side cover.
cover (see "Replacing the side cover" on page 40), reconnect the external
cables and power cords, and turn on the computer. Then, go to "Completing
the installation" on page 40.
Adapter
Front
adapter-
retention
bracket
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