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3. Install Graphics/PCIe Cards in NA255A
3.1 Procedure for Card Installation
Before card installation in NA255A, read through the following notice and instructions.
The computer’s PCIe slot to be linked with NA255A must be identified first for the correct
connection between host computer and NA255A.
Two conditions A and B for connection are listed below:
Prior to card installation, make sure NA255A is disconnected from power source to prevent
electric shock or damage to graphics/PCIe card.
A.
If computer’s PCIe slot to be linked with NA255A is PCIe 3.0 ×16 or PCIe 3.0 x8, you don’t
need to make any change to the switch setting on NA255A slot board because NA255A is
already set to work with computer’s PCIe 3.0 x16/x8 slot by default.
B.
If computer’s PCIe slot to be linked with NA255A is PCIe 2.0 ×16 or PCIe 2.0 x8, you will
need to set NA255A’s slot board to PCIe Gen2 to have Netstor unit be compatible with
tower Mac Pro or host computer. The approach to set NA255A slot board to PCIe 2.0 is
given in
1. Install Netstor NP970AG3-H host card into the PCIe slot on motherboard within computer.
2. Loosen the two thumbscrews and remove the side door from NA255A.
