
Installation and Removal
Gigabit Ethernet/82543 PMC Installation and Use
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Installation and Removal
The following instructions tell how to install or replace the Gigabit
Ethernet/82543 PMC Module on a typical host board.
Installation of Gigabit Ethernet/82543 PMC Module on a Host
Board
To install a Gigabit Ethernet/82543 PMC Module on a host board (either
SBC or carrier card), refer to the
, read all cautions
and warnings and perform the following steps. This figure is for reference
only and may not represent the exact host board you are using.
Note:
Since the Gigabit Ethernet/82543 PMC Module is not hot-swap-
pable, always install the Gigabit Ethernet/82543 PMC Module when
power is turned off.
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Caution
Damage of Carrier Card
The power supply circuits on carrier card may be overloaded if more than
one Gigabit Ethernet/82543 PMC Module modules are assembled. This
results in permanent damage to the carrier card.
Therefore, make sure that the carrier card’s 5V and 3.3V supply supports
the power requirements as described in
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Caution
Damage of Circuits
Electrostatic discharge and incorrect board installation and removal can
damage circuits or shorten their life.
Therefore, before touching boards or electronic components, make sure
that you are working in an ESD-safe environment.
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Caution
Module damage
Only mount permitted combinations of Gigabit Ethernet/82543 PMC
Module variants. Otherwise, damage to PMC module, carrier card and