Chapter 2
Installation and Verification
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PCI Serial for Windows 95
If no New Hardware Found dialog box appears, follow the steps in
Appendix B,
Forcing Windows 95 to Detect the Serial Hardware
Install the PCI Serial Hardware
Complete the following steps to install an PCI serial board.
Note
If you are installing an PCI-485, you may need to adjust the value of the bias
resistors, depending on your application. For more information, refer to
Appendix C,
.
1.
Turn off your computer. Keep the computer plugged in so that it
remains grounded while you install the PCI serial board.
2.
Remove the top or side cover of the computer.
3.
Remove the expansion slot cover on the back of the computer.
4.
Insert the PCI serial board into an unused slot with the serial
connectors sticking out of the opening on the back panel. Make sure
that you insert the board all the way into the slot. The board may seem
to click firmly into place, even though it is only part of the way in.
Figure 2-3 shows the installation of a PCI serial board.
Figure 2-3. PCI Serial Board Installation
Personal
Computer
PCI Serial Board
PCI Slot