Measurement Computing 2000 Series Daqboar - Manual (Page 13)

1033-0940, rev 6.0 10-17-02 DaqBoard/2000 Series Installation Guide IG-3
Step 2 – Install Boards in available PCI Bus-slots
IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.
IMPORTANT: Bus Mastering DMA must be Enabled .
For a DaqBoard/2000 Series board to operate properly, Bus Mastering DMA must be enabled.
Prior to installation, verify that your computer is capable of performing Bus Mastering DMA for
the applicable PCI bus-slot. Note that some computers have BIOS settings that enable [or disable]
Bus Mastering DMA. If your computer has this BIOS option, ensure that Bus Mastering DMA is
Enabled on the appropriate PCI slot.
Refer to your PC’s owner manual for additional information regarding Bus Mastering DMA.
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Turn off power to, and UNPLUG the host PC and externally connected equipment prior to
removing the PC’s cover and installing DaqBoard/2000. Electric shock or damage to equipment
can result even under low-voltage conditions.
Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)
Use care to avoid touching board surfaces and onboard components. Only handle boards by their
edges (or ORBs, if applicable). Ensure boards do not come into contact with foreign elements such
as oils, water, and industrial particulate.
IMPORTANT: Bus Mastering DMA must be Enabled .
For a DaqBoard/2000 Series board to operate properly, Bus Mastering DMA must be Enabled on
the PCI slot [for which the DaqBoard/2000 Series board is to be installed]. Prior to installation,
verify that your computer is capable of performing Bus Mastering DMA for the applicable PCI
slot. Note that some computers have BIOS settings that enable [or disable] Bus Mastering DMA.
If your computer has this BIOS option, ensure that Bus Mastering DMA is Enabled on the
appropriate PCI slot.
Refer to your PC Owner's Manual for additional information regarding your PC and enabling
Bus Mastering DMA for PCI slots.
1. Turn off power to, and UNPLUG the host PC and externally connected equipment.
2. Remove the PC’s cover. Refer to your PC Owner’s Manual as needed.
3. Choose an available PCI bus-slot.
4. Carefully remove DaqBoard/2000 Series Board from its anti-static protective bag. If you have not already done so, write
down the serial number of your board at this time. See inside front cover for details.