Adaptec 2126700 - Ultra ATA Card 1233 Storage... User manual

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Adaptec ASH-1233
ATA Adapter
Installation Guide
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In this Booklet...
This Installation Guide explains how to install the Adaptec ASH-1233
adapter, connect ATA hard disk drives to it,and install the device drivers
for your operating system.
For more detailed installation instructions, troubleshooting tips, and
support and warranty information, refer to the User’s Guide on the CD.
System Requirements 2
This is Your Adaptec ASH-1233 Adapter 3
Installation Checklist 3
Installing Your Adaptec ASH-1233 Adapter 4
Preparing Your ATA Disk Drives 7
Connecting Your ATA Disk Drives 8
Mounting ATA Disk Drives and Connecting Cables 12
Installing the Device Driver 13
Registering Your Adaptec ASH-1233 Adapter 15
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System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the ASH-1233 adapter are:
■Pentium II-266 MHz Processor or higher
■Microsoft®Windows®98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or
Windows XP
■Available PCI slot with bus-mastering enabled
Note: Refer to your system or motherboard documentation for
information on enabling bus-mastering.
■At least one ATA drive and IDE cable
■CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
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This is Your Adaptec ASH-1233 Adapter
Installation Checklist
To successfully install your Adaptec ASH-1233 adapter and ATA disk
drives, perform these tasks, in order:
1Install the ASH-1233 adapter. (See page 4.)
2Prepare your disk drives. (See page 7.)
3Connect your disk drives to the ASH-1233 adapter. (See page 8.)
4Mount your disk drives and connect the cables. (See page 12.)
5Install the device drivers. (See page 13.)
PCI Connector
Secondary IDE Connector
LED Connector
Primary IDE Connector
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Installing Your Adaptec ASH-1233 Adapter
You can install your Adaptec ASH-1233 adapter into a 32-bit or 64-bit
PCI expansion slot.
Note: If you are installing the adapter into an existing system, back
up all data before continuing.
To install the ASH-1233 adapter:
1Discharge any static electricity build-up before handling the adapter
by touching a grounded metal object (such as the exposed metal
parts on the back of your computer).
Caution: Always handle the adapter by its edges or metal bracket.
Do not touch the gold PCI connector or any components on the
adapter.
2 Turn off power tothe computer and disconnect the power cord. Open
the computer cabinet, following the manufacturer’s instructions .
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