Chapter 4
VXIpc 700 Series Configuration and Installation
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VXIpc 800/700 Series User Manual
mainframes. The VXIpc-700 has no P3 connector and cannot
provide P3 Slot 0 control to VXI devices requiring this capability.
Warning: If the VXIpc-700 is not configured for automatic Slot 0 detection, be
certain that the slot you select in your VXIbus mainframe matches the
VXIpc-700 configuration as either a Slot 0 device or a Non-Slot 0 device.
If you install your VXIpc-700 into a slot that does not correspond with the
jumper setting, you risk damage to the VXIpc-700, the VXIbus backplane,
or both.
4.
Insert the VXIpc-700 in the slot you have selected by aligning the
top and bottom of the module with the card-edge guides inside the
mainframe. Slowly push the VXIpc-700 straight into the slot until
its plug connectors are resting on the backplane receptacle
connectors. Using slow, evenly distributed pressure, press the
module straight in until it seats in the expansion slot. The front
panel of the VXIpc-700 should be even with the front panel of the
mainframe.
5.
Tighten the retaining screws on the top and bottom edges of the
front panel.
6.
Check the installation.
7.
Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors.
Use the keyboard adapter cable that your received with your kit to
adapt AT-style keyboards to the VXIpc-700 mini-DIN connector.
Connect the mouse to the COM1 serial port.
8.
Connect the VGA monitor video cable to the VGA connector.
9.
Connect devices to ports as required by your system configuration.
10. Replace or close any doors or covers to the mainframe.