Chapter2 Installation
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8. Replacethe computer cover.
Figure2-1. Installingthe PCI MXI-3
Installing a PXI MXI-3 Card
Followthese steps to install the PXI MX I-3 in your PXI or CompactPCI
chassis.
1. Turnoff your PXI or CompactPCI chassis, but leave it plugged in while
installingthe PXI MXI-3 card. The power cord grounds the chassis and
protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
2. Selecta slot for the PX I MXI-3 card:
•Foruse in secondary PXI bus—Choose the controller slot (Slot 1)
of your chassis. This slot must support bus arbitration and bus
mastering. The secondary PXI MXI-3 can operate only in such
aslot.
•Foruse in primary PXIbus—Choose any unused PXI or
CompactPCI5 Vperipheral slot except Slot 1. (Slot 1 is reserved
forthe system controller.)
Warning Toprotect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leavethe chassis
offuntil you finish installing the PXI MXI-3 card.
1PCIBusSlot
2 Cut-Outs
3 PCI Bus Card-Edge Connector
4 PCI MXI-3 Board
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