Installation guide

Alacritech Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide (Copper) 2-3
2.3 Hardware Installation
Note: Alacritech Accelerators use components that are
sensitive to ESD. Proper ESD handling and
storage should be followed.
Note: 1000 and 2000 Series PCI and PCI-X based
Accelerators are compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit
PCI 2.2 slots or PCI 2.1 slots supplied with 3.3 volt
power. When a 1000 series Accelerator is 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 and motherboard 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