mounting perc 5i bbu

[SegFault82]

im new with these hardware raid controllers and was wondering how to mount the BBU on a perc 5i?

also, after installing the card i didnt get any boot screen after POST. when am i supposed to see it? i didnt have the BBU connected so could that have been the issue?

 

[DonDon]

I don't move my system, so I just set the BBU on top of the card. Otherwise you could use some self adhesive velcro or double sided foam tape.

Depending on the firmware rev, you may see a warning if the BBU is not hooked up or dishcharged. Takes about a half hour to charge up if it is discharged. The warning may be turned off is some early firmware revs.

There are some incompatibility issues with some Intel Chipsets. You may have to tape off a couple of traces to get it to work. You should see a bios screen for the perc, that will then ID the drives and RAID arrays on the card. I can't remember the keys to get into the bios setup off hand. I am on vacation in Salt Lake this week, so I can't check right now.

Here is a great thread about using the Perc 5.

Link

Don

 

[nitrobass24]

Yea I just mine on top of the card as well