Measurement Computing STLITE-PCI-8x - Manual (Page 9)

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CAUTION
The PCI expansion cable is a specially-fabricated cable having a sheath of shielding around the wire ribbon. It is
somewhat stiff and can be damaged if handled roughly. Use care when installing it, avoiding sharp bends or
pinches.
3.5 PCI CARD INSTALLATION
1. POWER-DOWN. Make sure that no AC power is applied to the expansion chassis or host computer.
2. PROTECT AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. Before handling PCI boards, put a grounding
wrist strap on. If a grounding floor mat is available, use it.
3. PCI card addresses are set up by the BIOS software and it typically makes no difference which slot is used,
(unless specified by the card manufacturer). Carefully press the card fully into the slot connector and install
the securing screw in the backplane bracket.
NOTE: Not all PCI cards may work universally in any slot. If a problem is experienced, try using a different
slot or re-order the existing card sequence.
With the huge number of PCI cards and device drivers available, it is impossible to fully test every card
from every manufacturer for use in the STLITE-PCI-8T. To avoid possible problems, use only PCI cards
that comply with PCI Specification Rev. 2 (Rev.2.1 is preferred).
Compliance of your entire system to this PCI specification is highly recommended and will be your best
assurance of a trouble-free system .
3.6 CABLE INSTALLATION
1. Use great care when connecting and routing cables to avoid damaging the conductors (this is especially
important for ribbon cables). Strive to keep cables as short as possible, but leave enough slack (or “service
loops”) for easy installation and removal.
2. Avoid running signal cables and power cables next to each other.
3. If noise pick-up is a problem, re-locate the cable runs or use shielded cables.
3.7 FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK
1. Check the installation before powering up for the first time. Although the power supply has an over-voltage
protection circuit, it may not trip in time to protect a device that has been improperly hooked up or whose
power cable has been damaged.
2. Check that the AC Voltage Select switch on the rear panel of the PCI-Expansion Chassis is set for the
correct voltage (either 115 or 230VAC).
3. Attach the AC power cable to the PCI-Expansion Chassis.