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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2-1
DFlex-4/104 User's Manual, ver. 0.04
Introduction
Hardware installation involves configuration of the DFlex-4/104
adapter. The following sections detail how to change the field
configurable parameters. The setting of these will depend on
both the number of boards you are installing and the existing
configuration of your system.
Note: Please refer to Chapter 3: Software Installation for
installation of your DFlex-4/104 board under certain operating
systems.
Configuration
You must configure various settings and options before installing
your DFlex-4/104 adapter in your system. In order to insure a
successful installation, please follow the steps in the order
specified below.
1. Selection of I/O and status port addresses.
2. Selection of IRQs.
3. Baud rate selection.
4. Serial Line Interface Module (SLIM) options.
5. Installation of Serial Line Interface Modules (SLIM).
6. Configuration of RS-232 and/or RS-485/422 and/or RS-423
and/or Current Loop options.
7. Installing the DFlex-4/104 adapter in your system.
Your DFlex-4/104 adapter is very sensitive to static electricity.
Make sure that before you remove the card from the anti-static
shipping bag, you wear an anti-static wristband. When you
remove the board from the anti-static bag, handle it only by the
edges and place it on the anti-static bag or an anti-static mat.