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Part 2: System Requirements & Installation
Mac® OS X®:
Mac Hardware:
Windows:
PC Hardware:
Hardware Installation
Before Installing the MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G card:
• Make sure computer is turned off and unplugged from its power source
• Take appropriate electrostatic discharge precautions:
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NewerTech MAXPower RAID mini-SAS 6G
10.6.8 and later
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Intel® Mac with an available PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 slot (PCIe 2.0 x8 slot recommended)
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Macs with a Thunderbolt port and a PCIe expansion chassis may also be compatible with
this card when running 10.6.8 or later (10.9 or later for Thunderbolt 2 devices). Check with
your device manufacturer to verify compatibility.
Windows® XP and later
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Any PC with an available PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 slot (PCIe 2.0 x8 slot recommended)
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PCs with a Thunderbolt port and a PCIe expansion chassis may also be compatible with
this card when running Windows 7 SP 1 or later. Check with your device manufacturer to
verify compatibility.
Your computer is a static-sensitive device. It is susceptible to invisible damage if
not protected during installation. We recommend proper grounding by using
a grounding strap. Make sure to work in a clean and static-free area, and avoid
wearing clothing that retains static charges.
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Open the computer system's chassis and locate an unused PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 slot (x8 or
x16 slot required).
Remove the PCIe slot cover.
Gently insert the MAXPower card into the PCIe slot and secure the bracket to the
computer chassis according to your chassis specifications.
After installing the MAXPower card, start your computer.
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