2 – QLA2342/2342L
Installation in the Computer
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NOTE:
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Some motherboards have two kinds of PCI bus slots: master and
slave. The QLA2342/2342L HBA must be in a PCI bus master slot.
(Some motherboards have PCI bus master slots that are shared with
onboard devices. QLA2342/2342L HBAs do not work in shared slots.)
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PCI connectors vary among system HBA manufacturers. The
QLA2342/2342L HBA is a 64-bit PCI device that can function in a 32-bit
PCI slot; the slot conforms to the PCI specification (the rear edge of
the PCI slot is notched). If you try to install the QLA2342/2342L HBA
into a PCI slot that does not conform to the PCI specification, you may
damage the QLA2342/2342L HBA.
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PCI and PCI-X slots look the same. If the PC contains both PCI and
PCI-X slots, refer to the PC manufacturer’s instructions to determine
the slot type.
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The QLA2342/2342L HBAs are designed and tested to operate at PCI
bus speeds of up to 133 MHz.
5. Remove the slot cover for the slot in which you will install the QLA2342/2342L
HBA.
6. Place the QLA2342/2342L
HBA into the slot. Carefully press the HBA into the
slot until it seats firmly.
7. Secure the QLA2342/2342L HBA to the chassis. Follow the PC manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Connect the appropriate cable from the devices to the corresponding connector.
9. Carefully reinstall the computer cover. Insert and tighten the computer cover
screws.
10. Power up all external FC devices, then power up the PC and observe the
monitor. The BIOS is disabled by default. Consequently, the devices attached
to the QLA2342/2342L HBA are not identified. For example:
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QLA23
xx
PCI Fibre Channel ROM BIOS Version
x.xx
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BIOS for Adapter 0 is disabled
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