Plugging The Board Into An Expansion Slot - Moxa Technologies PCI Express Board User Manual

PCI Express Board User's Manual

Plugging the Board into an Expansion Slot

Since the BIOS automatically assigns the PCI Express board's IRQ number and I/O addresses, you
must plug the board into one of the computer's expansion slots before installing the driver.
Step 1: Power off the PC.
WARNING
To avoid damaging your system and board, make sure you turn off your computer before
installing the board.
Step 2: Remove the PC's cover.
Step 3: Remove the slot cover bracket if there is one.
Step 4: Use the onboard DIP Switches to set the transmission mode for each port (see the previous
section for details); (CP-118EL only)
Step 5: Plug the PCI Express board firmly into a free PCI Express slot.
Step 6: Fasten the holding screw to fix the control board in place.
Step 7: Replace the PC's cover.
Step 8: Power on the PC. The BIOS will automatically set the IRQ and I/O address.
NOTE
Each Moxa PCI Express board uses one unique IRQ and I/O address, both of which are assigned
automatically by the PCI BIOS.
Step 9: Proceed with the software installation discussed in the next chapter, "Software
Installation."
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