18 Keysight E8491B IEEE 1394 PC Link to VXI User GuideInterface Installation and Configuration Using this ChapterThe layout of a typical host adapter is shown in Figure 2-1.1 Remove the computer chassis cover to expose the expansion slots andexternal access covers.2 Locate an unused, unobstructed PCI bus expansion slot (Figure 2-2) thatsupports bus mastering. (PCI bus slots are usually white or ivory.) See yourcomputer documentation to determine if the PCI slot supports bus mastering.Figure 2-1 Layout of a Typical OHCI-Compatible PCI-to-IEEE 1394 Host Adapter.ExternalIEEE 1394Connectors12 VDCPower ConnectorTurn off and disconnect the power to your computer and toany peripheral devices before installing the host adapter.Refer to your computer’s documentation for specificinstructions about the installation of PCI adapters.
