Sunix RS-232/422/485 user manual Hardware Installation

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2. Hardware Installation

This chapter includes information about hardware installation for RS-232 Universal PCI Multi-Port Communication Board. The following topics are covered:

‹Hardware Installation

‹Pin Assignments

2-1. Hardware Installation

The hardware installation of PCI / PCI-E serial boards is easy to carry out. Before inserting the card into the PCI / PCI-E bus, please follow the detailed steps given below to install the PCI / PCI-E serial board in your computer.

Safety First

To avoid damaging your system and boards, make sure your PC’s power is turned off before installing PCI/PCI-E card.

Step 1: Turn your PC’s power off, and shut off the power to any peripheral.

Step 2: Remove the power plug from the plug socket.

Step 3: Remove the cover from the computer case.

Step 4: If fitted. Remove the metal cover plate on the rear of a free PCI slot.

Step 5: Insert Universal PCI / PCI-E Multi-Port Communication Board into the free PCI / PCI-E slot and screw it firmly on the bracket side.

Step 6: Place the cover back onto the computer.

Step 7: Insert the plug into the plug socket.