Omega OMB-DAQBOARD-500 User Manual
Step 2
– Install Boards in available PCI Bus-slots
IMPORTANT:
Software must be installed before installing hardware.
CAUTION
Turn off power to, and UNPLUG the host PC and externally connected equipment prior to
removing the PC’s cover and installing the DaqBoard. Electric shock or damage to equipment
can result even under low-voltage conditions.
removing the PC’s cover and installing the DaqBoard. Electric shock or damage to equipment
can result even under low-voltage conditions.
Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)
Use care to avoid touching board surfaces and onboard components. Only handle boards by their
edges (or ORBs, if applicable). Ensure boards do not come into contact with foreign elements such
as oils, water, and industrial particulate.
edges (or ORBs, if applicable). Ensure boards do not come into contact with foreign elements such
as oils, water, and industrial particulate.
IMPORTANT: Bus Mastering DMA must be Enabled
.
For a DaqBoard/500 Series board to operate properly, Bus Mastering DMA must be Enabled on
the PCI slot [for which the board is to be installed]. Prior to installation, verify that your
computer is capable of performing Bus Mastering DMA for the applicable PCI slot. Note that
some computers have BIOS settings that enable [or disable] Bus Mastering DMA. If your
computer has this BIOS option, ensure that Bus Mastering DMA is Enabled on the appropriate
PCI slot.
the PCI slot [for which the board is to be installed]. Prior to installation, verify that your
computer is capable of performing Bus Mastering DMA for the applicable PCI slot. Note that
some computers have BIOS settings that enable [or disable] Bus Mastering DMA. If your
computer has this BIOS option, ensure that Bus Mastering DMA is Enabled on the appropriate
PCI slot.
Refer to your PC Owner's Manual for additional information regarding your PC and enabling
Bus Mastering DMA for PCI slots.
Bus Mastering DMA for PCI slots.
1.
Turn off power to, and UNPLUG the host PC and externally connected equipment.
2.
Remove the PC’s cover. Refer to your PC Owner’s Manual as needed.
3.
Choose an available PCI bus-slot.
4.
Carefully remove the DaqBoard from its anti-static protective bag. If you have not already done so,
write down the serial number of your board at this time.
write down the serial number of your board at this time.
5.
Refer to the figure at the right. Remove the screw that
secures the blank adapter plate, which is associated with the
PCI slot you will be using. Refer to your PC Owner’s
Manual if needed.
secures the blank adapter plate, which is associated with the
PCI slot you will be using. Refer to your PC Owner’s
Manual if needed.
6.
Remove the blank adapter plate.
Removing a Blank Adapter Plate
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