ADLINK cPCI-6208V - Manual (Page 24)

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Getting Started
2.5 Hardware Installation Outline
Hardware configuration
The PCI cards (or CompactPCI cards) are equipped with plug and play
PCI controllers, it can request base addresses and interrupts according to
the PCI standard. The system BIOS will assign the system resources
based on the PCI cards’ configuration registers and system parameters
(which are set by the system BIOS). Interrupt assignment and memory
usage (I/O port locations) can only be assigned by the system BIOS.
These system resource assignments are done on a board-by-board basis.
It is not suggested to assign the system resource by any other methods.
PCI slot selection
The PCI card can be inserted into any PCI slot without any configuration of
the system resources. The CompactPCI card can also be inserted into
any CompactPCI I/O slot.
Installation Procedures
1. Turn off your computer
2. Turn off all accessories (printer, modem, monitor, etc.) connected
to your computer.
3. Remove the cover from your computer.
4. Setup jumpers on the PCI or CompactPCI card.
5. Select a 32-bit PCI slot. PCI slot are shorter than ISA or EISA slots,
and are usually white or ivory.
6. Before handling the PCI cards, discharge any static buildup on
your body by touching the metal case of the computer. Hold the
edge and do not touch the components.
7. Position the board into the PCI slot you selected.
8. Secure the card in place at the rear panel of the system.