Installation - Areca ARC-1110 User Manual

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
SATA RAID adapter into an available PCI expansion slot.
• Small screwdriver
• Host system hardware manuals and manuals for the disk or
enclosure being installed.
Personal Safety Information
To ensure personal safety as well as the safety of the equipment:
• Always wear a grounding strap or work on an ESD-protective
mat.
• Before opening the system cabinet, turn off power switches and
unplug the power cords. Do not reconnect the power cords until
you have replaced the covers.
Warning:
High voltages may be found inside computer equipment. Before
installing any of the hardware in this package or removing the
protective covers of any computer equipment, turn off power
switches and disconnect power cords. Do not reconnect the power
cords until you have replaced the covers.
Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can cause serious damage to the electronic com-
ponents on this SATA RAID adapter. To avoid damage caused by
electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:
• Don't remove the SATA RAID controller from its anti-static pack-
aging until you are ready to install it into a computer case.
• Handle the SATA RAID Controller by its edges or by the metal
mounting brackets at its each end.
• Before you handle the SATA RAID controller in any way, touch a
grounded, anti-static surface, such as an unpainted portion of the
system chassis, for a few seconds to discharge any built-up static
electricity.

2.3 Installation

Follow the instructions below to install a PCI RAID Card into your
PC / Server.
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