Keithley KPCI-3101 Series, User Manual

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KPCI-3101 — KPCI-3104 Series User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 3-5
Installing the board
To install the board, perform the following steps:
1. Check the system requirements (Section 1, “Overview”)
2. Set up the computer ( page 3-5 )
3. Select an expansion slot ( page 3-5 )
4. Insert the board into any available 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot in your computer
( page 3-6 )
NOTE The KPCI-3101–4 Series is factory-calibrated and requires no further
adjustment prior to installation. If you decide later to recalibrate the
board, refer to
Section 5 , “Calibration” for instructions.
Setting up the computer
CAUTION To prevent electrostatic damage that can occur when handling elec-
tronic equipment, use a ground strap or similar device when per-
forming this installation procedure.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn off all peripherals (printer, modem, monitor, and so on) connected to the computer.
3. Unplug the computer and all peripherals.
4. Remove the cover from you computer. Refer to your computer’s user manual for
instructions.
Selecting an expansion slot
1. Select a 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot.
PCI slots are shorter than ISA or EISA slots and are usually white or ivory. Commonly, three
PCI slots (one of which may be a shared ISA/PCI slot) are available. If an ISA board exists
in the shared slot, you cannot use the slot for a PCI board; if a PCI board exists in the shared
slot, you cannot use the slot for an ISA board.
2. Remove the cover plate from the selected expansion slot. Retain the screw that held it in
place; you will use it later to install the board.