Keithley KPCI-3110, User Manual

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KPCI-3110 and KPCI-3116 User’s Manual Installation and Configuration 3-5
Installing the board
To install the board, check the system requirements, set up the computer, select an available
32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot, and insert the board into the slot. The following subsections
describe how to perform these steps.
To install the board, perform the following steps:
•
Check the system requirements, described in Section 1 , “ Overview .”
• Set up the computer, described on page 3-5 .
•
Select an expansion slot, described on page 3-5 .
• Insert the board into any available 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot in your computer,
described on
page 3-6 .
NOTE The KPCI-3110 and KPCI-3116 boards are factory-calibrated and
require 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 electro-static 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; likewise 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.