Chapter 2
Hardware Configuration and Installation
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GPIB-PCIIB/MS-DOS
GPIB-PCIIB
New Setting
Base I/O Address:
DMA Channel:
Interrupt Line:
Wait State Generator:
Installation
The GPIB-PCIIB can be installed in any unused expansion slot in your
computer. After you change (if needed), verify, and record the switches
and jumper settings, you are ready to install the GPIB-PCIIB.
The following steps are general installation instructions. Consult the user
manual or technical reference manual of your personal computer for
specific instructions and warnings.
1.
Turn off your computer.
2.
Remove the top cover or access port to the I/O channel.
3.
Remove the expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer.
4.
Insert the GPIB-PCIIB in an unused slot with the IEEE-488 receptacle
sticking out the opening of the back panel. It may be a tight fit, but do
not force the board in place.
5.
Screw the mounting bracket of the GPIB-PCIIB to the back panel rail
of the computer.
6.
Check the installation.
7.
Replace the top cover or access port to the computer.
8.
Connect the GPIB cable to the GPIB-PCIIB.
The GPIB-PCIIB interface board is now installed and ready for verification
testing.