Chapter 2
Installing and Configuring the 6527
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PCI-6527
To install a PCI-6527 in any available 5 V PCI expansion slot in
your computer:
1.
Turn off and unplug your computer.
2.
Remove the top cover or access port to the expansion slots.
3.
Make sure there are no lighted LEDs on your motherboard. If any are
lit, wait until they go out before continuing your installation.
4.
Remove the expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer.
5.
Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.
Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the
section of Chapter 1,
Getting Started with Your 6527
.
6.
Insert the PCI-6527 in a 5 V PCI slot. It may be a tight fit, but do
not
force the device into place.
7.
Screw the mounting bracket of the PCI-6527 to the back panel rail of
the computer.
8.
Visually verify the installation.
9.
Replace the top cover of your computer.
10. Plug in and turn on your computer.
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PXI-6527
To install a PXI-6527 in any available 5 V peripheral slot in your PXI
or CompactPCI chassis:
1.
Turn off and unplug your PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
2.
Choose an unused PXI or CompactPCI 5 V peripheral slot.
3.
Make sure there are no lighted LEDs on your motherboard. If any are
lit, wait until they go out before continuing your installation.
4.
Remove the filler panel for the peripheral slot you have chosen.
5.
Ground yourself via a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.
Follow the ESD protection precautions described in the
section of Chapter 1,
Getting Started with Your 6527
.
6.
Insert the PXI-6527 in the selected 5 V slot. Use the injector/ejector
handle to fully inject the device into place.
7.
Screw the front panel of the PXI-6527 to the front panel mounting rails
of the PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
8.
Visually verify the installation.
9.
Plug in and turn on the PXI or CompactPCI chassis.
