HP Vectra XU PC – Setting Up
Installing Accessories
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CAUTION
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment OFF.
Avoid wearing wool or polyester and don't let your clothes touch the accessory.
To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the power
supply while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the
accessory as little as possible and with care.
The PC has five accessory board slots:
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Slot 1 can be used for full-length 16-bit ISA boards
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Slot 2 can be used for full-length 16-bit ISA boards
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Slot 3 can be used for full-length 16-bit ISA boards
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Slot 4 can be used for either a full-length 32-bit PCI
or
16-bit ISA board
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Slot 5 can be used for a half-length 32-bit PCI board.
If your PC has a Matrox video adapter board, it is usually located in slot 4 (the combination
PCI/ISA slot).
To install an accessory board (ISA or PCI):
1. Before you install an ISA accessory board, run the
ISA Configuration Utility
in the
Plug and Play
group in Windows.
a. Check that the board's IRQ, DMA, and I/O address are not already used. (Refer to
the board's manual.)
b. Change the board's settings if necessary. (Refer to “Troubleshooting and Error
Messages” and the board's manual for details.)
PCI accessory boards are configured automatically.
2. Remove the PC's cover as described earlier in this chapter.
3. Find a free slot.
Some boards may have preferred locations and special installation instructions detailed
in their manuals.
