Motorola MVME187 User Manual
Preparing the Hardware
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Preparing the System Chassis
Now that the MVME187 module is ready for installation, prepare
the system chassis and determine slot assignments (for peripherals,
transition modules, etc.) as follows:
the system chassis and determine slot assignments (for peripherals,
transition modules, etc.) as follows:
!
Caution
Inserting or removing modules while power is applied
could result in damage to module components.
could result in damage to module components.
!
Warning
Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are
present in this equipment. Use extreme caution when
handling, testing, and adjusting.
present in this equipment. Use extreme caution when
handling, testing, and adjusting.
Table 3-8. Chassis Preparation/Slot Selection Procedure
Step
Action
1
Turn all power OFF to chassis and peripherals
.
2
Disconnect AC power cable
from source
.
3
Remove chassis cover as shown in the user's manual
for your
particular chassis or system
.
4
Remove the Þller panel(s) from the appropriate card slot(s) at the front
and rear of the chassis (if the chassis has a rear card cage).
and rear of the chassis (if the chassis has a rear card cage).
If the MVME187 is conÞgured as
system controller:
system controller:
If it is not conÞgured as system
controller:
controller:
It must be installed in the
left-most card slot (slot 1) to
correctly initiate the bus-grant
daisy-chain and to have proper
operation of the IACK-daisy-chain
driver.
left-most card slot (slot 1) to
correctly initiate the bus-grant
daisy-chain and to have proper
operation of the IACK-daisy-chain
driver.
It may be installed in any double-
height unused card slot.
height unused card slot.