SeriTek/1V4 System Requirements
Operating System
Macintosh OS 9.XX
Macintosh OS X version 10.1.5 or later
Hardware Requirements
Power Macintosh with available PCI or PCI-X expansion slot
Available hard drive or peripheral power connectors or splitters
Up to four Serial ATA hard drives or peripherals
Parallel ATA hard drives and peripherals with optional Serial ATA to Parallel ATA
converter
Materials Required
Standard medium-sized Phillips screwdriver
II. Installing the SeriTek/1V4
Caution:
Prior to installing the SeriTek/1V4 host adapter and hard drive(s) or peripheral(s), please
make sure your data is backed up.
The SeriTek/1V4 host adapter and your Macintosh contain sensitive components that can be
permanently damaged by Static Electric Discharge. Be sure you
’
re working in an area free of
static electricity to prevent them from being damaged. Use a wrist grounding strap if you
have one or regularly touch a metal part of the computer chassis such as the power supply
case or a port access cover to discharge any built-up static electricity from your body. Make
sure to handle the SeriTek/1V4 host adapter by its bracket or around its edges to avoid
damage to the card by static electricity.
Introduction
This section describes the proper method of installing your SeriTek/1V4.
SeriTek PCI Host Adapter Installation:
1.
Properly shut down your Macintosh and disconnect the AC power cord.
2.
Depending on the model of your Macintosh, open the side panel or top cover. On some
models, you may need to open an additional metal or plastic cover to access the PCI
slots. Please refer to your Macintosh user
’
s manual for more information about gaining
access to PCI slots and hard drive or peripheral bays.
3.
Choose an empty PCI or PCI-X (Power Mac G5) expansion slot where you will install the
SeriTek/1V4 host adapter.
4.
Remove the screw and detach the PCI expansion port access cover secured to the
computer case.
5.
Remove the SeriTek/1V4 from its protective materials. Make sure to hold the card
around by its bracket or around its edges to avoid touching components which might be
damaged by static electricity.
6.
Position the PCI card bracket by facing it towards the rear of the computer. Align the
gold connectors of the SeriTek/1V4 over the PCI slot and gently press it into the slot until
the card is firmly seated. If the card is properly seated, the upper ear of the PCI card
bracket should line up with the screw mounting location.
7.
Using the same screw that was removed earlier; secure the card to the Power Macintosh
computer case.
