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

PCI Express Boards

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: Plug the PCI Express board firmly into a free PCI Express slot.
Step 5: Fasten the holding screw to fix the control board in place.
Step 6: Replace the PC's cover.
Step 7: 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 8: Proceed with the software installation discussed in the next chapter, "Software Installation."
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