Siemens CP 5623, Operating Instructions Manual

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Hardware installation
3.2 Installing hardware
CP 5623/CP 5624
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Operating Instructions, 09/2013, C79000-G8976-C281-03
3.2 Installing hardware
Permitted number of communications processors in the PG/PC
The driver software supports a maximum of 4 CPs per PG/PC.
Procedure
Note
First install the software
First install the software before you insert the CP in the slot.
Activated plug and play function
The plug and play function must be activated in the BIOS of your PG/PC.
Follow the steps outlined below when inserting the CP:
1.
Turn off your PG/PC and pull the power cable connector.
2. Open the computer housing as described in the manual accompanying your PG/PC.
3. Remove the cover from a free PCI Express slot.
4. Remove the CP from its packaging.
5. Insert the CP in the PCI Express slot and secure it.
Make sure that the CP is correctly inserted and secured.
6. Close the computer housing as described in the manual accompanying your PG/PC.
7. Insert the power plug into the socket again and turn your PG/PC on.
The plug and play function of Windows automatically searches for a driver.
8. Follow the instructions of the Hardware Wizard of Windows.
Do
not
activate the search for drivers on the Internet.
3.3 Hardware compatibility
Compatibility with predecessor versions
The CP 5623 can replace the following predecessor versions:
● CP 5613 A3
● CP 5613 A2
● CP 5613