Installation instructions, Caution – Gasboy PA03660XXX User Manual
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MDE-4705 Additional Serial Ports Installation on an Integral Profit Point System (PA03660XXX) · October 2007
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Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
To install additional serial ports on an Integral Profit Point system, proceed as follows:
Static electricity can damage computer components and the serial port COM
board. It is recommended that you keep the COM Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in
its protective bag until you are ready to install it. In addition, observe anti-static
precautions when you handle the PC and/or COM board.
CAUTION
1
Log on to Windows NT
®
as the System Administrator.
2
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Ports.
3
Delete all ports, except Port 1 and Port 2.
4
Shut down the Operating System (OS) and turn off power to the PC.
5
Disconnect the cables from the PC.
6
Remove the outside cover of the PC by removing the screws that secure it.
7
There are several ISA expansion slots on the PC motherboard. Find an unused ISA slot and
remove the slot covers next to it by removing the screw (see
Figure 1: Removing the ISA Slot Cover
PCI Slots
ISA Slots
ISA Slot
Cover
Removed