Measurement Computing ADAC/5500 Series Installation - Manual (Page 7)

Step 2 – Install Boards in available PCI Bus-slots
IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.
WARNING
Turn OFF power to, and UNPLUG the host PC and externally connected equipment prior to
removing the PC’s cover and installing an ADAC/5500 Series Board. Failure to do so could
result in electric shock, or damage to equipment.
CAUTION
Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)
Use care to avoid touching board surfaces and onboard components. Only handle boards by their
edges (or ORBs, if applicable). Ensure boards do not come into contact with foreign elements such as
oils, water, and industrial particulate.
IMPORTANT: Bus Mastering DMA must be Enabled .
For an ADAC/5500 Series board to operate properly, Bus Mastering DMA must be enabled on
the PCI slot [for which the board is to be installed]. Prior to installation, verify that your
computer is capable of performing Bus Mastering DMA for the applicable PCI slot. Note that
some computers have BIOS settings that enable [or disable] Bus Mastering DMA. If your
computer has this BIOS option, ensure that Bus Mastering DMA is Enabled on the appropriate
PCI slot.
Refer to your PC Owner's Manual for additional information regarding your PC and enabling
Bus Mastering DMA for PCI slots.
1. Turn OFF power to, and UNPLUG the host PC and externally connected equipment.
2. Remove the PC’s cover. Refer to your PC Owner’s Manual as needed.
3. Choose an available PCI bus-slot.
4. Carefully remove ADAC/5500 Series Board from its anti-static protective bag. If you have not already done so,
write down the serial number and type of ADAC board in the space provided on page 3 of this document.
5. On the PC’s rear panel, loosen and remove the screw for the blank adapter plate that corresponds with the chosen
PCI bus. See left-hand figure, below.
Removing a Blank Adapter Plate Installing an ADAC/5500 Series Board
6. Remove the blank adapter plate. Refer to your PC Owner’s Manual if needed.
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