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GigPMC Switch | Board and Driver Users Manual |
generate static. If you must leave the installation area before the installation is complete, be sure to ground yourself again before continuing the installation.
Assess system power requirements. If you already have other PCI cards in your Mac, make sure that your system is able to provide the necessary power to support the addition of the adapter card. Check your computer's user manual for power limitations.
8.1 INSTALLATION IN PC COMPUTER
There are many different styles and types of PC platforms that utilize PCI slots. This section contains a generic installation procedure. Please refer to your User's manual for more detailed instructions on installing the adapter in a PC.
The PMC cards require a
Step 1 - Shut down the power to the computer system and remove the power cord and any peripheral cables.
Step 2 - Open the computer case. This will expose the interior of the case and allow the adapter card to be installed. Consult your User's Manual for assistance in opening your computer. The PCI card edge connector contains “key” notches that correspond to dividers in the motherboard slot. It is very important to align the key notches with the matching dividers in the slot. Failure to align the notches correctly could cause the card or slot to be damaged.
Step 3 - Align the PCI edge connector and the system motherboard socket. Once aligned, push down firmly on the PCI card until it is completely seated in the slot. Once the adapter card has been successfully installed, close the PC case,
8.2 EMBEDDED OR COMPACT PCI INSTALLATION
There are many different styles and types of Embedded System platforms that utilize PMC Mezzanine slots. This section contains a generic installation procedure. Please refer to your User's manual for more detailed instructions on installing the adapter in an Embedded or CompactPCI system.
Step 1 - Shut down the power to the computer system and remove the power cord and any peripheral cables.
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