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Chapter 2: Getting Started
This section helps you prepare your SATA150 TX Series Controller card for
installation into your personal computer or workstation. Please read this chapter
carefully before attempting to install the card.
When you receive the SATA150 TX Series Controller Card, the package should
contain the items listed below:
• SATA150 TX2plus Serial/Parallel ATA Controller Card
or SATA150 TX4 Serial ATA Controller Card
• Quick Start Guide
• SATA150 TX Series driver diskette
• One internal Serial ATA hard drive data cable
• One internal Parallel ATA cable (SATA150 TX2plus only)
• CD with drivers and SATA150 TX2 plus/TX4 User Manual
If ANY of the contents are missing or appear to be damaged, please contact
your dealer or distributor immediately.
Warning
Before installing the adapter into an existing system, backup any
important or useful data. Failure to follow this accepted PC
practice could result in data loss.
Warning
The SATA150 TX Series Controller card, like other parts of your
system, is subject to damage by static electricity. Be sure that
you’re properly grounded (Promise recommends that you wear
an anti-static strap or touch a grounded object) and that you
unplug your system before installing your SATA150 TX Series
Controller card.