ADLINK LPCI-7230 - Manual (Page 30)

22 Installation
2.3 Hardware Installation Outline
PCI configuration
The PCI cards (or CompactPCI cards) are equipped with a Plug
and Play PCI controller, it can request base addresses and inter-
rupt in accordance with the PCI standard. The system BIOS will
install the system resource based on the PCI cards’ configuration
registers and system parameters (which are set by system BIOS).
Interrupt assignment and memory usage (I/O port locations) of the
PCI cards can be assigned by system BIOS only. These system
resource assignments are done on a board-by-board basis. It is
not recommended that the system resource be assigned by any
other method.
PCI slot selection
The PCI card can be inserted into any PCI slot without any config-
uration for system resource.
Installation Procedures
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn off all accessories (printer, modem, monitor, etc.)
connected to your computer.
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Select a 32-bit PCI slot. PCI slots are shorter than ISA or
EISA slots, and usually white or ivory in color.
5. 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.
6. Position the board into the selected PCI slot.
7. Secure the card in place at the rear panel of the system.