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Hardware Preparation and Installation
Installing the Hardware
This section covers
❏Installation of the MVME187 into a VME chassis
❏Overview and installation of transition modules and adapter boards
❏Connection of peripheral equipment such as console terminals, optional SCSI drives, and serial or parallel printers
Installing the MVME187 in the Chassis
| Note that if the MVME187 is to be used as system controller, it must |
| installed in the |
| any unused |
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Step | Action |
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1 | Remove IACK and BG jumpers from backplane for the card slot that the |
| MVME187 is to be installed in. |
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2 | Carefully slide the MVME187 into the card slot in the front of the chassis. |
| ❏ The MVME187 requires power from both P1 and P2. Be sure the |
| module is seated properly into the P1 and P2 connectors on the |
| backplane. |
| ❏ Do not damage or bend connector pins. |
| ❏ Fasten the MVME187 in the chassis with screws provided, |
| making good contact with the transverse mounting rails to |
| minimize RFI emissions. |
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