Installing the Hardware
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DS1104 Hardware Installation and Configuration March 2004
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How to Install the DS1104
The following instructions will guide you through the installation of
the DS1104 R&D Controller Board.
You install the board at your own risk. In the event of any damage
caused by improper handling, dSPACE cannot be held liable.
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Working with more than one dSPACE board in plug & play
configuration may cause assignment problems. For details, refer to
Problems with Multiple Plug & Play Boards on page 165.
You can install as many DS1104 boards as free PCI slots are available in
your host PC.
Preconditions ■ The host PC is switched off.
■ Precautions are taken to avoid damage by high electrostatic
voltages. For details, refer to Safety Precautions for Installing and
Connecting the Hardware on page 18
Method To install the DS1104 in the host PC
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WARNING! Hazardous voltages.
Risk of electric shock and/or damage to the hardware.
Before doing any installation work, make sure that:
■ The power supply of the host PC is switched off.
■ No external device is connected to the dSPACE system.
1 Open the enclosure of the PC.
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CAUTION! Improper handling will damage the fan of the board.
■ Do not touch any components of the fan, neither during operation
nor when it has stopped.
■ Do not apply pressure to the fan bearing during installation and
deinstallation of the board.