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2. GETTING STARTED
This chapter summarizes the information needed to make the ZT 8907 operational.
Please read this chapter before attempting to use the board.
UNPACKING
Please check the shipping carton for damage. If the shipping carton and contents are
damaged, notify the carrier and Ziatech for an insurance settlement. Retain the shipping
carton and packing material for inspection by the carrier. Save the anti-static bag for
storing or returning the ZT 8907.
Do not return any product to Ziatech without a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number. "
," Appendix F, explains the procedure for obtaining an RMA
number from Ziatech.
Warning:
Like all equipment utilizing MOS devices, the boards must
be protected from static discharge. Never remove any of the
socketed parts except at a static-free workstation. Use the anti-static
bag shipped with the ZT 8907 to handle the boards.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The ZT 8907 is designed for use with or without an STD bus backplane. The ZT 8907 is
electrically, mechanically, and functionally compatible with both the
(ZT MSTD32) for STD bus applications. An STD 32 system is required for
16-bit data transfers to other STD bus boards and for multiple master operation.
Note:
If installing the ZT 8907 in an STD 32 card cage with the ZT 8920 32-Bit Memory
System, the ZT 8920 should be installed as close to the end as possible. In backplanes
with 20 or more slots, install it in slot 17 or higher. Refer to Ziatech's
for further information. This online manual is in
Adobe Acrobat format. To view this file, you need Acrobat Reader, which can be
downloaded from the web site
Ziatech recommends vertical mounting and the use of a fan to meet the airflow
requirements shown in the "
" figure below. Refer to Appendix B,
"
," for additional specifications.
