ADLINK PCIe-7300A - Manual (Page 23)

Installation 13
2.5 Hardware Installation Outline
PCI configuration
The cPCI/PCI/PCIe cards are equipped with plug and play PCI
controller, it can request base addresses and interrupt accord-
ing to 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 suggested to assign the system resource by any other
methods.
PCI/cPCI/PCIe slot selection
Please note that the PCI/cPCI/PCIe slot must provide bus-
mastering capability to operate this board well.
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. Select a 32-bit PCI/cPCI/PCIe slot.
5. Before handling the PCI/cPCI/PCIe cards, discharge any
static buildup on your body by touching the metal case of
the computer. Hold the edge and do not touch the com-
ponents.
6. Position the board into the PCI/cPCI/PCIe slot you
selected.
7. Secure the card in place at the rear panel of the system.