EKF PC7-FESTIVAL, User Manual

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User Guide • PC7-FESTIVAL • CompactPCI® PlusIO CPU Board
Installing the Board
Warning: This procedure should be done only by qualified technical personnel.
Disconnect the system from its power source before doing the procedures described
here. Failure to disconnect power, or telecommunication links before you open the
system or perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Typically you will perform the following steps:
C
Switch off the system, remove the AC power cord
C
Attach your antistatic wrist strap to a metallic part of the system
C
Remove the board packaging, be sure to touch the board only at the front panel
C Identify the related CompactPCI® slot (peripheral slot for I/O boards, system slot for CPU
boards, with the system slot typically most right or most left to the backplane)
C
Insert card carefully (be sure not to damage components mounted on the bottom side
of the board by scratching neighboured front panels)
C A card with onboard connectors requires attachment of associated cabling now
C
Lock the ejector lever, fix screws at the front panel (top/bottom)
C
Retain original packaging in case of return
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