Chapter 2
Configuration and Installation
Protect/Change Factory Configuration
Hardware Installation
Warning: To protect yourself and your mainframe from electrical hazards,
VXI-MIO Series User Manual
Load User
Configuration
Use switch S1 to change the factory-default configuration settings by
permitting writes to the factory settings section of the EEPROM. This
switch serves as a safety measure and should not be needed under
normal circumstances. When this switch is off (its default setting) the
factory configuration of the EEPROM is protected, so any writes to the
factory area will be ignored. Refer to Figure 2-6 for configuration
settings.
Protect Factory
Configuration
Figure 2-6. Protect/Change Factory Configuration
This section contains general installation instructions for the VXI-MIO
Series modules. Consult your VXIbus mainframe user manual or
technical reference manual for specific instructions and warnings.
1. Plug in your mainframe before installing your VXI module. The
power cord grounds the mainframe and protects it from electrical
damage while you install the module. Do not turn on the
mainframe.
turn the mainframe on until you are finished installing your VXI-MIO
Series module.
S2
Figure 2-5. Load User/Factory Configuration
S1
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Load Factory
Configuration
S2
Change Factory
Configuration
S1
DO NOT
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