Intel PCI User Manual

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GigMAC-PMC and PCI 
GigPMC Switch  
 
Board and Driver Users Manual 
DSS NETWORKS, INC. 
Version: 2.6 
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generate static. If you must leave the installation area before the installation is 
complete, be sure to ground yourself again before continuing the installation. 
 
Assess system power requirements. If you already have other PCI cards in your 
Mac, make sure that your system is able to provide the necessary power to support the 
addition of the adapter card. Check your computer's user manual for power limitations. 
 
 
8.1 INSTALLATION IN PC COMPUTER 
 
There are many different styles and types of PC platforms that utilize PCI slots. This 
section contains a generic installation procedure. Please refer to your User's manual for 
more detailed instructions on installing the adapter in a PC.  
 
The PMC cards require a PMC-to-PCI Carrier adapter module in order to be used in a 
standard PCI system. Please refer to section 2.2 below for instructions on installing a 
PMC adapter onto a mainboard carrier adapter. 
 
Step 1 -  Shut down the power to the computer system and remove the power cord and 
any peripheral cables. 
 
Step 2 - Open the computer case. This will expose the interior of the case and allow the 
adapter card to be installed. Consult your User's Manual for assistance in opening your 
computer. The PCI card edge connector contains “key” notches that correspond to 
dividers in the motherboard slot. It is very important to align the key notches with the 
matching dividers in the slot. Failure to align the notches correctly could cause the card 
or slot to be damaged. 
 
Step 3 - Align the PCI edge connector and the system motherboard socket. Once 
aligned, push down firmly on the PCI card until it is completely seated in the slot. Once 
the adapter card has been successfully installed, close the PC case, re-attach the 
power cable and any other cables that were removed for the hardware installation 
procedure. Consult Section 2.3 for information on connecting the adapter to the 
network. 
 
 
8.2 EMBEDDED OR COMPACT PCI INSTALLATION 
 
There are many different styles and types of Embedded System platforms that utilize 
PMC Mezzanine slots. This section contains a generic installation procedure. Please 
refer to your User's manual for more detailed instructions on installing the adapter in an 
Embedded or CompactPCI system. 
 
Step 1 - Shut down the power to the computer system and remove the power cord and 
any peripheral cables.