Chapter 2
Configuration and Installation
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Warning
To protect both yourself and the mainframe from electrical hazards,
the mainframe should remain off until you are finished installing the VXIpc 870 Series
module.
2.
Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the mainframe
slots.
Caution
If the VXIpc 870 Series is not configured for automatic System Controller
detection, be certain that the slot you select in your VXIbus mainframe matches the
VXIpc 870 Series configuration as either a System Controller device or a Non-System
Controller device. Installing the VXIpc 870 Series into a slot that does not correspond
with the jumper setting can damage the VXIpc 870 Series, the VXIbus backplane, or both.
3.
Insert the VXIpc 870 Series in the slot you have selected by aligning
the top and bottom of the module with the card-edge guides inside the
mainframe. Slowly push the VXIpc 870 Series straight into the slot
until its plug connectors are resting on the backplane receptacle
connectors. Using slow, evenly distributed pressure, press the module
straight in until it seats in the expansion slot. The front panel of the
VXIpc 870 Series should be even with the front panel of the
mainframe.
4.
Tighten the retaining screws on the top and bottom edges of the front
panel.
5.
Check the installation.
6.
Connect the keyboard and mouse to the appropriate connectors.
Use the keyboard adapter cable that you received with your kit to adapt
AT-style keyboards to the VXIpc 870 Series mini-DIN connector.
7.
Connect the VGA monitor video cable to the VGA connector.
8.
Connect devices to ports as required by your system configuration.
Some ports, such as the COM and LPT ports, have adapter cables that
came in your kit.
9.
Replace or close any doors or covers to the mainframe.
10. Turn on the VXI mainframe.
11. The VXIpc 870 Series should now boot into either Windows 98 or NT.
12. On the first boot of the VXIpc 870 Series, a setup program
automatically runs.
13. Follow the prompts in the setup program to fully configure your
VXIpc 870 Series.
14. When prompted for the NT/98 serial number, enter the serial number
of the operating system from the included certificate.
