Specifications

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Chapter 2
Configuration and
Installation
To configure and install the EPC-8A, you must complete the following steps:
1. Set jumpers as needed for Flash, BIOS, and Slot-1
2. Select the slot location
3. Install VMEbus backplane jumpers
4. Insert subplane into mainframe
5. Insert EPC-8A into mainframe
6. Connect peripherals
7. Power-up
8. Configure BIOS
9. Boot operating system
10. Install software/configure system
Before you begin
Unpack the EPC-8A and inspect it for shipping damage.
Do not remove the EPC-8A module from its anti-static bag unless you are in a
static-free environment.
The EPC-8A, like most electronic devices, is susceptible to electrostatic discharge
(ESD) damage. ESD damage is not always immediately obvious. It can cause a
partial breakdown in semiconductor devices that might not result in immediate failure.
During the installation process, ensure that power to your system is off
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The EPC-8A is not designed to be inserted or removed while the chassis is powered up.
Configuring the EPC-8A
Slot-1 Functionality
Every VMEbus system must have a System (Slot-1) Controller. The Slot-1 controller
provides the following functionality:
• Serves as the bus arbiter (priority or round-robin)
• Drives the 16 MHz SYSCLK signal
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