Connecting and Switching on the Computing Unit

Release 04/02

 

 

 

Installation von PC cards

Observe the following points when you install these cards:

Note

Depending on the configuration of the computing unit, it could be that there are no free interrupts for the operation of PC cards. The interrupts required by the PC card must then be reserved as follows in the BIOS Setup menu:

Define the required interrupt by setting Advanced > PCI-Configuration > PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion to reserved (default: available).

Caution

!Danger of PC cards and the computing unit being damaged.

The PC card must be plugged into the interface with its front facing the rear side of the computing unit. This side is normally marked with a company or product name and the wording ”This side up” or something similar.

If the PC card is inserted incorrectly, the computing unit and PC card may be damaged.

Before inserting the connecting cables, the static charge of your body, the device and the connecting cables must be brought to the same potential. To do this, touch the metal housing briefly.

Notice

In order to operate the PC card set Main > Hardware Option “Cardbus/PCMCIA Slot” in the BIOS Setupmenu to “Enabled”.

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