Kvaser PCIcanx II User's Guide
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4 Kvaser PCIcanx II Installation
The Kvaser PCIcanx II is plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set. For best
results, install the device drivers first. Follow the instructions on the Kvaser CD to do so.
Important
– you must read this entire chapter before installing your Kvaser PCIcanx II board.
4.1 Install hardware
For driver installation and firmware update, see the driver installation documentation.
After installing the Kvaser Drivers that comes with the PCIcanx II card, follow these steps.
Power down the computer.
For your personal safety, unplug the computer from mains.
Touch the metal chassis of the computer before you remove the PCIcanx II from its
protective antistatic plastic bag.
Insert the board into an empty PCI-X or PCI slot.
Power up the computer.
4.2 Updated drivers and device firmware
Updated drivers and device firmware is available from our web site, http://www.kvaser.com.
4.3 Adjusting interrupt and I/O space resources
This is done by the computer’s BIOS at startup time. Interrupt assignment and I/O space
usage can normally not be adjusted.
Note: It is perfectly normal for PCI devices to share a single interrupt in the PC. Kvaser
PCIcanx II will work without problems when sharing the interrupt with other PCI devices.
4.4 Motherboard power supply
The PCI standard mandates that if a PCI connector on the computer motherboard provides
5V, it must also provide 3.3V. However, not all computers follow the standard here. If your
PCIcanx II board is not responding after installation, it could be a good idea to check the
computer documentation if the PCI slots really are compliant to the PCI standard.
4.5 The CAN Channels
Depending on product version, The PCIcanx II has either one or two CAN channels. The first
channel, CAN 1, on the Kvaser PCIcanx II HS/HS board is the one closest to the PCI
connector. See Figure 4.