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PCI-GPIB for Solaris 2
Hardware Installation
2
Chapter
This chapter contains instructions for installing your PCI-GPIB.
Warning:
Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on your GPIB
board. To avoid electrostatic damage when you handle the module, touch
the antistatic plastic package to a metal part of your computer chassis
before you remove the board from the package.
Before you install the PCI-GPIB, consult the manual that came with your
workstation for specific instructions and warnings. You must have
super-user privileges to install the hardware and software.
Perform the following steps to install the PCI-GPIB:
1.
Log on as super-user (
root
).
2.
Shut down your system by entering the following commands at the
command line prompt:
sync;sync;shutdown -y -g0 -i0
3.
Turn off your computer after it has been shut down. Keep the
computer plugged in so that it remains grounded while you install
the GPIB hardware.
4.
Remove the top cover (or other access panels) to give yourself access
to the computer expansion slots.
5.
Find an unused PCI expansion slot in your computer.
6.
Remove the corresponding slot cover on the back panel of the
computer.
7.
Insert the PCI-GPIB into the slot with the GPIB connector sticking
out of the opening on the back panel, as shown in Figure 2-1. It
might be a tight fit, but do not force the board into place.
