Chapter 2. Installing The Coprocessor - IBM 4764 Installation Manual

Chapter 2. Installing the coprocessor

This section describes installing the IBM 4764 PCI-X Cryptographic Coprocessor.
| Note: Install the software before installing a coprocessor.
To install the coprocessor into the host computer, follow these steps:
1. Locate your computer's instructions for installing expansion cards. Throughout this procedure, follow
the safety instructions in that manual.
2. Turn OFF the computer and all attached devices.
3. Disconnect all cables, including the power cable.
DANGER
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are
hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
v Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or
reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
v Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure outlet
supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
v Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
v Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and
modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the
installation and configuration procedures.
v Connect and disconnect cables as described below when installing, moving, or opening
covers on this product or attached devices.
To Disconnect:
a. Turn everything OFF (unless instructed otherwise).
b. Remove power cords from the outlet.
c. Remove signal cables from connectors.
d. Remove all cables from devices.
To Connect:
a. Turn everything OFF (unless instructed otherwise)
b. Attach all cables to devices.
c. Attach signal cables to connectors.
d. Attach power cords to outlet.
e. Turn device ON.
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4. Remove the cover from the expansion slots according to the directions provided with your computer.
5. Choose a PCI-X expansion slot able to accommodate a standard short-type adapter card.
6. If the expansion slot has an individual cover, remove the bracket-holding screw and the cover.
Attention: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the card and its components. Wear an ESD
wrist-strap while handling and installing the card, or take the following precautions:
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