Introduction and Hardware Installation
Chapter 1
GPIB-PCII/IIA for Graphics
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1 GPIB-PCII/IIA board
2 Back panel
3 PC AT plug-in board
Figure 1-1. Installing the GPIB-PCII/IIA
6.
Screw the mounting bracket of the GPIB-PCII/IIA to the back panel rail of
the computer.
7.
Verify that the GPIB-PCII/IIA is securely installed.
8.
Replace the retaining screw of the expansion slot cover if there is one.
9.
Replace the cover on the computer.
10.
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
11.
Turn on your computer and external devices.
The GPIB-PCII/IIA interface board is now installed.
Note:
Do not attach the GPIB cable to the extension receptacle on the
board until after you run the hardware and software diagnostic
programs,
IBDIAG
and
IBTEST
, which are explained in
Chapter 3, Software Installation. These programs may not
function properly if the GPIB cable is attached.
