ADLINK PCI-7396 - Manual (Page 18)

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• Installation
2.4 Hardware Installation Outline
Hardware configuration
The PCI cards (or CompactPCI cards) are equipped with plug and play PCI
controller, it can request base addresses and interrupt according to PCI
standard. The system BIOS will install the system resource based on the
PCI cards’ configuration registers and system parameters (which are set by
system BIOS). Interrupt assignment and memory usage (I/O port locations)
of the PCI cards can be assigned by system BIOS only. 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 to any PCI slot without any configuration for
system resource.
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 short 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.