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6 Hardware Installation and User Guide

Hardware Installation

This chapter provides information on installing the ICP SATA/PATA Adapter, connector

layouts and LEDs.

3.1 Installation Procedures

Warning:

Shock hazards may be present inside the computer in which this controller is being

installed. Disconnect all power cords to the computer before the removal of any

covers.

Follow the warnings noted in your computer’s user manual before installing this board.

ONLY after reinstallation of all the covers should you reconnect the power cords and

power-up the computer.

Note:

Take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage before handling the

hard disks, ICP RAID Controllers and the ICP SATA/PATA Adapter.

3.1.1 Hardware Requirements

• GDT8546RZ or comparable ICP RAID Controller with SATA connectors

• PATA (IDE) Ultra DMA hard disk (UDMA 4 = 66,7 MB/s, UDMA5 = 100 MB/s,

UDMA 6 = 133 MB/s)

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