Installing an 8 port pci host card – Perle Systems Adaptors User Manual
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Installing host cards and distribution accessories
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Chapter 2 Installing drivers and host cards
Installing an 8 port PCI host card
To install a PCI host card proceed as follows;
1. Turn off the power to your system and disconnect the mains supply.
2. Remove the system cover to expose the inside of the connector panel for host cards.
3. Insert the PCI card you want to install into a vacant host card slot and secure in place as
shown in the next picture.
4. Repeat step
until you have installed all the PCI cards you want.
Note
The exact location of host card slots varies for different systems, for exact mechanical
details of your system, refer to your system documentation.
Warning
Dangerous voltages exist inside computer systems. Before
installing host cards in your system, turn off the power supply
and disconnect the mains lead.
Caution
Full anti-static precautions should be taken when handling host
cards.