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Figure 2-2: Rear view of MIC-3081A (with advance intelligent alarm module)
2.3 Installation Procedures
2.3.1 Card Installation and Removal
The CompactPCI™ connectors are firm and rigid, and require careful handling while
plugging and unplugging. Improper installation of a card can easily damage the
backplane of the chassis.
The system card can be installed only in the system slot. The CompactPCI™
specification allows the system slot to be in any position in the backplane. Do not
insert the system card into any other slot, or insert a peripheral card into the system
slot. The MIC-3081 accepts different backplanes, so the location of the system slot
may vary. The system slot is marked by a triangle enclosing the slot number. Please
refer to the backplane user's manual.
The insert/eject handles on CompactPCI™ cards help users to install and remove
the cards easily and safely. Follow the procedures below to install a card into a