Option Card Problems

A newly installed option card is not working correctly.

Make sure the option card is installed correctly and is well-seated in its slot. Run the SETUP program to update your computer’s configuration after you install the card. Also, perform setup procedures for any software you are using with the option card.

Also, see the documentation that came with the option card to set any necessary DIP switches or jumpers on the card.

The main system board of your computer may also have some jumpers that must be set for the option card to work properly. See Chapter 3 for system jumper information.

Your system may need to operate at the slower processor speed to access the device. Try reducing the processor speed (see Chapter 2) or inserting a wait state through the SETUP program (see Chapter 1).

You may have inserted an older option card that works at -5volts. Make sure you install option cards that meet the system’s power requirements.

An external device connected to the option card is not working correctly.

Make sure you are using the proper cable to connect the device to the card.

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