Advantech PCI-1240, User Manual

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2.3 Hardware Installation
After the DLL driver installation is completed, you can now go on to
install the PCI-1240/PCI-1240U card in any PCI slot on your computer.
But it is s
uggested that you should refer to the computer user manual or related
documentations if you have any doubt. Please follow the steps below to
install the card on your system.
Step 1: Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and cables.
Step 2: Remove the cover of your computer.
Step 3: Remove the slot cover on the back panel of your computer.
Step 4: Touch the metal part on the surface of your computer to neutralize
the static electricity that might be on your body.
Step 5: Insert the PCI-1240/PCI-1240U card into a PCI slot. Hold the
card only by its edges and carefully align it with the slot. Insert
the card firmly into place. Use of excessive force must be
avoided, otherwise the card might be damaged.
Step 6: Fasten the bracket of the PCI card on the back panel rail of the
computer with screws.
Step 7: Connect appropriate accessories (100-pin cable, wiring terminals,
etc. if necessary) to the PCI card.
Step 8: Replace the cover of your computer chassis. Re-connect the
cables you removed in step 2.
Step 9: Plug in the power cord and turn on the computer.
Note Make sure you have installed the driver first
before you install the card (please refer to 2.2
Driver Installation)
TURN OFF your computer before installing or
removing any components on the computer.