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2. BIOS Configuration
Introduction
The EPC-26A/27 uses the Phoenix BIOS. This section details the various
menus and sub-menus that are used to configure the system. Your system
may be pre-configured and require very little intervention. This section is
written as though you are encountering each field in sequence and for the first
time.
Installation
Before installing the EPC, unpack and inspect it for shipping damage.
DO NOT REMOVE THE MODULE FROM ITS ANTI
-
STATIC BAG UNLESS
YOU ARE IN A STATIC
-
FREE ENVIRONMENT
.
THE EPC
,
LIKE MOST
OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
,
IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ESD DAMAGE
.
ESD DAMAGE IS NOT ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY OBVIOUS
,
IN THAT IT
CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL BREAKDOWN IN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
THAT MIGHT NOT IMMEDIATELY RESULT IN A FAILURE
.
ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION PROCESS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN
IS ALSO PERFORMED IN A STATIC
-
FREE ENVIRONMENT
.
Insertion in an EXM Carrier
Insertion of the EPC into an EXM carrier is straightforward. Remove a blank
EXM panel from the carrier (by unscrewing the thumbscrews) and insert the
EPC into the card guides. Firmly press the EPC front panel to ensure that the
module is properly seated in the subplane and secure it with the thumb-
screws.
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