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AVA-2902E/I Installation Guide
Part Number: 511444-00, Rev. A
Print Spec Number: 496495-00
Current Date: 3/26/97

ECN Date: 4/2/97

Installation

Guide

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AVA-2902E/I

PCI-to-Fast SCSI Host Adapters

PCI SCSI Host Adapter with

Internal or External Connector

Summary of Contents for AVA-2902E

Page 1: ...on Guide Part Number 511444 00 Rev A Print Spec Number 496495 00 Current Date 3 26 97 ECN Date 4 2 97 Installation Guide R AVA 2902E I PCI to Fast SCSI Host Adapters PCI SCSI Host Adapter with Internal or External Connector ...

Page 2: ...Installing the AVA 2902I Step 1 Remove the cover from your PC following the manufacturer s instructions Step 2 Find an unused PCI expansion slot in your PC Insert the host adapter in the slot pressing it down firmly so that the bus contacts are seated in the slot The AVA 2902I does not have a bracket Step 3 Install and mount the internal SCSI device inside your PC See the SCSI device documentation...

Page 3: ...l SCSI device Then connect a DC power cable from your PC s power supply to the power input connector on the internal SCSI device Step 6 Replace the PC cover reconnect the power cord and turn ON the PC Congratulations You have physically installed the host adapter and the internal SCSI device You may need to install host adapter drivers and other soft ware before you can use the device For more inf...

Page 4: ... 2 Find an empty PCI expansion slot in your PC Unscrew the bracket screw and remove the expansion slot bracket that covers the card slot opening Step 3 Insert the host adapter in the slot pressing it down firmly so that the bus contacts are seated in the slot Secure the host adapter bracket with the screw you removed in Step 2 Expansion Slot Bracket Screw Host Adapter Bracket PCI Expansion Slots t...

Page 5: ...vice and the PC Turn ON the external device and then turn ON the PC Congratulations You have physically installed the host adapter and the external SCSI device You may need to install host adapter drivers and other soft ware before you can use the device For more infor mation see the device manufacturer s instructions and see the next section Installing Device Drivers Installing Device Drivers DOS...

Page 6: ...echnical Tips If your host adapter and SCSI device do not seem to be working properly check these items first If you have an external SCSI device did you turn it ON before you booted the PC Are all SCSI cables and power cables securely connected Is the host adapter firmly seated in the PCI slot Is the SCSI device terminated You cannot boot your PC from a SCSI disk drive connected to the AVA 2902E ...

Page 7: ...ly with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions H...

Page 8: ...as CA 95035 Adaptec the Adaptec logo EZ SCSI and AVA are trademarks of Adaptec Inc which may be registered in some jurisdictions Windows NT is a trademark and Windows and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries used under license All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners The material in this document is for information only ...

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