HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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Note:
For lastest release versions of drivers, please download from
http://www.areca.com.tw/support/main.htm
The sideband header is located at backplane. For SGPIO to
work properly, please connect Areca 8-pin sideband cable to the
sideband header as shown above. See the table for pin definitions.
Step 8. Adding a Battery Backup Module (optional)
Please refer to Appendix B for installing the BBM in your 6Gb/s SAS
RAID controller.
Step 9. Re-check Fault LED Cable Connections (optional)
Be sure that the proper failed drive channel information is dis-
played by the fault LEDs. An improper connection will tell the user
to ‘‘Hot Swap’’ the wrong drive. This can result in removing the
wrong disk (one that is functioning properly) from the controller.
This can result in failure and loss of system data.
Step 10. Power up the System
Throughly check the installation, reinstall the computer cover, and
reconnect the power cord cables. Turn on the power switch at the
rear of the computer (if equipped) and then press the power button
at the front of the host computer.
Step 11. Install the Controller Driver
For a new system:
• Driver installation usually takes places as part of operating sys
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