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2.4 Hardware Installation Outline
2.4.1
Hardware configuration
The PCI cards (or CompactPCI cards) are equipped with plug and play
PCI controller, it can requests base addresses and interrupt according
to PCI standard. The system BIOS will install the system resource based
on the PCI cards¡¦ confi g u r at i o n r e g i s t e r s and sy s t e m para m e t e r s ( w h ich
are set by system BIOS). Interrupt assignment and memory usage (I/O
port locations) of the PCI cards can be assigned by system BIOS only.
These system resource assignment is done on a board-by-board basis.
It is not suggested to assign the system resource by any other methods.
2.4.2
PCI slot selection
The PCI card can be inserted to any PCI slot without any configuration
for system resource.
2.4.3
Installation Procedures
1.
Turn off your computer
2.
Turn off all accessories (printer, modem, monitor, etc.) connected
to your computer.
3.
Remove the cover from your computer.
4.
Setup jumpers on the PCI or CompactPCI card.
5.
Select a 32-bit PCI slot. PCI slot are short than ISA or EISA slots,
and are usually white or ivory.
6.
Before handling the PCI cards, discharge any static buildup on your
body by touching the metal case of the computer. Hold the edge
and do not touch the components.
7.
Position the board into the PCI slot you selected.
8.
Secure the card in place at the rear panel of the system.
2.5 Device Installation for Windows Systems
Once Windows 95/98/2000 has started, the Plug and Play function of
Windows system will find the new NuDAQ/NuIPC cards. If this is the first
time to install NuDAQ/NuIPC cards in your Windows system, you will be
informed to input the device information source. Please refer to the
¡ Software Installation Guide¡ ¨ f or t h e s t e p s o f i n s t alli n g t h e devi c e
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