ADLINK PCI-7300A - Manual (Page 23)

Installation 11
2.5 Hardware Installation Outline
PCI 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’ configura-
tion registers and system parameters (which are set by system
BIOS). Interrupt assignment and memory usage (I/O port loca-
tions) 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
Please note that the PCI slot must provide bus-mastering
capability to operate this board well.
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. Select a 32-bit PCI slot. PCI slots are short than ISA or
EISA slots, and are usually white or ivory.
5. 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 compo-
nents.
6. Position the board into the PCI slot you selected.
7. Secure the card in place at the rear panel of the system.