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Getting Started
CompactPCI Card Installation Procedure
1. Place the sub-system on a level surface or rackmount it. Remove the
blanking plates where required by undoing the retaining screws at each
end. Retain the blanking plates for possible future use. The system
should not be put into use without blanking plates for all empty slots,
otherwise the EMC and cooling performance will be compromised
2. Hold the SBC module or peripheral card horizontally. Make sure that
the handles are unlatched (i.e. that they are spread outwards). If
necessary, unlatch the handle by pressing on the release button with
your thumb.
3. Carefully insert the module into the desired slot by sliding the edges of
the board into the appropriate card guide rail. Take care to ensure
correct alignment of the card with the chassis during insertion to prevent
damage to the card and/or backplane.
4. Continue inserting the card until the handles engage with the chassis.
5. Pull inwards on the handles for final insertion. Ensure that the red
buttons on the handles fully latch into position as unless this is done the
card is not correctly inserted.
6. To remove the module, press the red release buttons, and reverse
steps 1 through 5 above.
