Adaptec RAID 2120S Installation Manual

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2-7Installing The ControllerInstalling the ControllerTo install the controller in the system cabinet:1 If needed for your system, install the low-profile bracketsupplied in the kit that came with the controller.2 Connect the computer’s disk activity LED cable to theappropriate connector on the controller. See Appendix A for thelocation of this connector for your controller model.Ensure that the positive lead of the LED cable, usually a redwire or a wire marked with a red stripe, is attached to pin 1 andthe negative lead, usually a black wire, is attached to pin 2.3 Connect any internal drive cables now.4 Install the controller in an available 32- or 64-bit PCI bus slotand secure the controller bracket to the host system cabinet withthe screw provided with the system.5 Connect any external cables to the controller.Determining the Booting ControllerThe Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S/2200S are shipped configured to bea bootable controller. The default setting of the controller andsystem BIOS Setup usually will allow you to install and boot fromeither a hard disk drive connected to the motherboard, or from adrive or array connected to the controller.If you already have an operating system installed on a hard diskdrive connected to the motherboard and you want to boot a secondoperating system from the Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S/2200S willyou have to modify the system’s BIOS settings.In this case, enter the system BIOS Setup and look for the hard diskboot sequence. Move the Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S/2200S to thetop of the list.