Digi 90031300 Network Router User Manual


 
T1 Modem Bank
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EPC/X Host Adapter Installation
The Digi EPC/X host adapter is an intelligent dual-channel synchronous communication board which plugs into a
slot in your computer’s bus. The adapter provides an interface between the computer and a single T1 Modem Bank
or a series of daisy-chained T1 Modem Banks and/or EPC concentrators.
Before installing your Digi EPC/X host adapter, be sure to write down its serial number.
PCI Host Adapters
Configuring the Host Adapter
No hardware configuration is required for PCI host adapters.
Installing the PCI Host Adapter in your Computer
1. Turn off your computer’s power and remove the cover. Refer to your computer’s manual for instructions on
cover removal and option board installation and cautions.
2. Locate an available PCI slot in your computer and remove the slot plate.
3. Plug the host adapter into the PCI slot and screw the endplate to the computer chassis.
4. Replace your computer’s cover.
PCI EPC/X host adapters are shipped with a diagnostic diskette. The MS-DOS based diagnostic
program, UD-PCI.EXE, will help verify correct installation of the host adapter, and help
identify possible hardware problems. See the text file, USERPCI.TXT, for complete
instructions, and RELNOT-P.TXT for release information.
5. When you have verified that the host adapter has been correctly installed, follow the instructions in “Connecting
the EPC/X Host Adapter to the T1 Modem Banks” on page 25.