Quatech MPA-100, User Manual

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2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
If the default address and interrupt settings are sufficient, the MPA-100 can be quickly
installed and put to use. The factory default settings are listed below in Table 1.
Table 1 Default Resource Settings
DMA/DRQ 1 DMA/DRQ 3 IRQ 5 300 hex
RxDMA TxDMA Interrupt Address
1. If the default settings are correct, skip to step 2, otherwise refer to chapters 3, 4, and
7 for detailed information on how to set the address, IRQ, and DMA levels.
2. Turn off the power of the computer system in which the MPA-100 is to be installed.
3. Remove the system cover according to the instructions provided by the computer
manufacturer.
4. Install the MPA-100 in any vacant expansion slot. The board should be secured by
installing the Option Retaining Bracket (ORB) screw.
5. Replace the system cover according to the instructions provided by the computer
manufacturer.
6. Attach and secure the cable connectors to the desired equipment.
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