Advantech PCI-1710 - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 2 Installation 11
2.3 Installation Instructions
The PCI-1710/1710HG can be installed in any PCI slot in the
computer. However, refer to the computer user's manual to avoid any
mistakes and danger before you follow the installation procedure
below:
1. Turn off your computer and any accessories connected to the
computer.
Warning! TURN OFF your computer power supply whenever
you install or remove any card, or connect and
disconnect cables.
2. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables from the back of
the computer.
3. Remove the cover of the computer.
4. Select an empty 5 V PCI slot. Remove the screw that secures the
expansion slot cover to the system unit. Save the screw to secure
the interface card retaining bracket.
5. Carefully grasp the upper edge of the PCI-1710/1710HG. Align the
hole in the retaining bracket with the hole on the expansion slot and
align the gold striped edge connector with the expansion slot socket.
Press the card into the socket gently but firmly. Make sure the card
fits the slot tightly.
6. Secure the PCI-1710/1710HG by screwing the mounting bracket to
the back panel of the computer.
7. Attach any accessories (68-pin cable, wiring terminal, etc.) to the
card.
8. Replace the cover of your computer. Connect the cables you
removed in step 2.
9. Turn the computer power on.