Hardware Installation
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Hardware Installation
The following sections discuss the placement of mezzanine cards on the
MVME2603/2604 base board, the installation of the complete
MVME2603/2604 VME module assembly and transition module into a
VME chassis, and the system considerations relevant to the installation.
Before installing the MVME2603/2604, ensure that the serial ports and all
header jumpers are configured as desired.
In most cases, the mezzanine cards—the RAM200 ECC DRAM module,
the optional PCI mezzanine (if applicable), and the optional carrier board
for additional PCI expansion (if applicable)—are already in place on the
MVME2603/2604. The user-configurable jumpers are accessible with the
mezzanines installed.
Should it be necessary to install mezzanines on the base board, refer to the
following sections for a brief description of the installation procedure.
Use ESD
Wrist Strap
Motorola strongly recommends that you use an antistatic wrist strap and a
conductive foam pad when installing or upgrading a system. Electronic
components, such as disk drives, computer boards, and memory modules,
can be extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). After
removing the component from its protective wrapper or from the system,
place the component flat on a grounded, static-free surface (and, in the case
of a board, component side up). Do not slide the component over any
surface.
If an ESD station is not available, you can avoid damage resulting from
ESD by wearing an antistatic wrist strap (available at electronics stores)
that is attached to an active electrical ground. Note that a system chassis
may not be grounded if it is unplugged.
RAM200 Memory Mezzanine Installation
The RAM200 DRAM mezzanine mounts on top of the MVME2603/2604
base board. To upgrade or install a RAM200 mezzanine, refer to
Figure 1-18
and proceed as follows: