Advantech 4-Port RS-232 Interface card PCL-849 - Manual (Page 12)

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 13
Card Installation
Warning! Turn off your PC’s power supply whenever you install
or remove the PCL-849 or its cables. Static electricity
can easily damage computer equipment. Ground
yourself by touching the chassis of the computer
(metal) before you touch any boards.
1. Turn off the computer. Turn the power off to any peripheral
devices (such as printers and monitors).
2. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables from the back of
the computer. Turn the PC if necessary to gain access to the
cables.
3. Remove the PC’s cover (refer to your user’s guide if necessary).
4. Locate the expansion slots or passive backplane (at the rear of the
PC) and choose any unused slot.
5. Remove the screw that secures the expansion slot cover to the PC
(save the screw to secure the interface card retaining bracket).
Remove the anti-vibration card clamp if supplied.
6. Carefully grasp the upper edge of the PCL-849 card. Align the
hole in the retaining bracket with the hole on top of the expansion
slot. Align the gold striped edge connector with the expansion slot
socket. Press the board firmly into the socket.
7. Replace the screw in the expansion slot retaining bracket. Replace
anti-vibration card holder.
8. Replace the PC’s cover. Connect the cables you removed in step 2.
9. Attach the DB-37 cable to the connector on the bracket. Turn the
computer power on.
The board is now installed in the computer. See Chapter 3 for infor-
mation on cabling.