Installation guide

2-4 Alacritech Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide (Fiber)
Note: Alacritech Accelerators use components that are
sensitive to ESD. Proper ESD handling and
storage should be followed.
Note: The 1000 Series Accelerator is compatible with 32-
bit and 64-bit PCI 2.2 slots or PCI 2.1 slots
supplied with 3.3 volt power. When installed in a
slot with the proper 3.3 volt supply, the LED on the
top of the card adjacent to the mounting bracket
will illuminate.
1. Turn off and unplug the computer. Failure to do so
could endanger you, and may damage the accelerator or
computer.
2. Remove the computer cover, and install the Accelerator
in any available bus-mastering PCI or PCI-X slot. Use a
64-bit, 66 MHz PCI slot or 64-bit, 66/100/133MHz
PCI-X slot to maximize system performance. Figure 4
shows a typical 64-bit PCI or PCI-X slot, however, the
documentation for your system should be consulted to
verify available PCI slots. Some PCI slots have
fasteners, which must be secured in order for the
accelerator to function correctly.
3. Replace the computer cover, turn on and boot the
computer.
Figure 4: Typical 3.3V keyed 64-bit PCI or PCI-X bus slot