Installing Hardware - Siemens SIMATIC NET CP 5624 Operating Instructions Manual

Hardware installation

3.2 Installing hardware

3.2 Installing hardware
Permitted number of communications processors in the PG/PC
The driver software supports a maximum of 4 communications processors per PG/PC.
Procedure
Note
First install the software
First install the software before you insert the communications processor in the slot.
Activated plug and play function
The plug and play function must be activated in the BIOS of your PG/PC.
Follow the steps outlined below when inserting the communications processor:
1. Turn off your PG/PC and pull the power cable connector.
2. Open the PC housing as described in the manual accompanying your PG/PC.
3. Remove the cover from a free PCI Express slot.
4. Remove the communications processor from its packaging.
5. Insert the communications processor in the PCI Express slot and secure it.
Make sure that the communications processor is correctly inserted and secured.
6. Close the PC housing as described in the manual accompanying your PG/PC.
7. Insert the power plug into the socket again and turn your PG/PC on.
The plug and play function of Windows automatically searches for a driver.
8. Follow the instructions of the Hardware Wizard of Windows.
Do not activate the search for drivers on the Internet.
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Operating Instructions, 12/2022, C79000-G8976-C281-06
CP 5623/CP 5624