4 hardware installation outline, Pci configuration, Pci slot selection – ADLINK LPCI-7250 User Manual

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Installation

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Hardware Installation Outline

PCI Configuration

PCI cards (or CompactPCI cards) are equipped with plug and play
PCI controllers which can request base addresses and interrupts
according to the PCI standard. The system BIOS will assign the
system resources based on the PCI card configuration registers
and system parameters (which are set by the system BIOS). Inter-
rupt assignment and memory usage (I/O port locations) can only
be assigned by the system BIOS. These system resource assign-
ments 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 into any PCI slot without any config-
uration of the system resources. The CompactPCI card can also
be inserted into any CompactPCI I/O slot.

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 shorter 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 compo-
nents.

7. Position the board into the PCI slot you selected.

8. Secure the card in place at the rear panel of the system.

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