
APCI-7501
Technical description Chapter 5
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5.1 Inserting
the
board
IMPORTANT!
Do observe the
safety instructions.
5.1.1 Opening the PC
•
Switch off your PC and all the units connected to the PC.
•
Pull the PC mains plug from the socket.
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Open your PC as described in the manual of the PC manufacturer.
5.1.2 Selecting a free slot
1. Select a free PCI slot.
The following PCI slot types are available for 5V systems:
PCI-5V (32 bit) and PCI-5V (64 bit)
Fig. 5-1: Types of slots
32-bit
64-bit
See in the PC manual which types of slots are free.
2. Remove the back cover of the selected slot
according to the instructions of the PC manufacturer.
Keep the back cover. You will need it if you remove the board.
3. Discharge yourself from electrostatic charges.
4. Take the board out of its protective blister pack.
Fig. 5-2: Opening the protective blister pack