
Interface Installation
and
Configuration 3
Installing Interface Cards in
the
1/0 Backplane
The
HP
9826/9836
computer has eight backplane slots that can be used for interface cards,
memory boards,
and
other devices. However, only four slots can be used for interfacing to
external peripherals. The peripheral interface slots are located slightly below the threaded
fasteners that hold the interface retainer screws when the card
is
inserted. If you insert the
interface into the wrong slot, the thumbscrews
in
the interface cover cannot mate properly with
the threaded fasteners
in
the rear panel.
As
successive interfaces are installed, the remaining
slots that are available for memory or other devices are reduced by
one
for each interface
inserted.
To install the interface card, follow these steps:
1.
Set
the configuration switches on the interface as instructed in the Configuring the Inter-
facE~
section later in this chapter.
2.
Be sure that the computer power switch
is
OFF.
3. Remove
one
or more backplane covers to locate an empty
110
slot.
If
none
is
available,
rearrange the memory boards as necessary. Memory boards can be installed in any slot
in
the backplane. Be sure
all
boards are firmly seated
in
their respective backplane connec-
tors before replacing the covers.
If
no
slots are available, you must remove a memory board or other
110
card to free
up
the necessary backplane space.
If
you remove a
RAM
memory board,
it
must be the
lowest address board
in
the backplane. Refer to the Operating Manual for your computer
for information on how to identify the lowest-address memory card.
4. Slide the interface card into any available slot, component side
UP.
Seat
the card firmly
into its backplane connecter, then tighten the thumbscrews until they are finger tight. Be
sun~
a
DMA
card has
been
installed in the computer.
5. Replace any remaining covers that were previously removed, then use
an
appropriate
cable to connect the interface to the first disc drive. Use HP 10833 cables to connect to
othler drives as explained later in this chapter.
6.
Turn the computer
and
peripheral(s)
on
and
operate as explained in the applicable
ope:rating manuals.
If
you encounter difficulty, contact your nearest
HP
Sales
and
Service
office.