Perle Systems Adaptors - Manual (Page 95)

FAST Serial Adaptors User Guide
Installing host cards and distribution accessories
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Chapter 2 Installing drivers and host cards
Installing 16 port cards and distribution accessories
This section describes the mechanical installation of the 8 port FAST host cards and
distribution accessories and includes the following;
• Installing a 16 port PCI host card on page 95
• Installing a 16 port AT host card on page 97
• Connecting a 16 port distribution box on page 102
For information on installing other card types and associated distribution accessories, see
Distribution accessory guide on page 80 .
Installing a 16 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.
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.