Technical description Chapter 5
APCI-/CPCI-1500
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IMPORTANT!
Do observe the
safety instructions.
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Switch off your PC and all the units connected to the PC.
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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
Installing an APCI-1500 board
5.1.1
Selecting a free slot
The following PCI slot types are available for 5V systems:
PCI-5V (32 bit) and PCI-5V (64 bit)
Fig. 5-2: Types of slots for PCI boards
See in the PC manual which types of slots are free.
Decide in which type of slot to insert the board.
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.
Discharge yourself from electrostatic charges.