Chapter 3 VXIpc 800 Series Configuration and InstallationVXIpc 800 Series User Manual 3-4 © National Instruments CorporationConfiguring the VXIpc 800 SeriesThis section describes how to configure the following options on theVXIpc-800:• VXIbus Slot 0/Non-Slot 0• VXIbus CLK10 routing• Trigger input termination• EEPROM• Installed system RAMHow to Remove the Metal EnclosureThe VXIpc-800 is housed in a metal enclosure comprised of a top andbottom cover to improve EMC performance and to provide easyhandling. You must remove the top cover to change many of the switchand jumper settings. You must also remove the top cover to change theamount of DRAM installed on the module.Remove the top cover by removing the 12 screws that attach it to themodule.VXIbus Slot 0/Non-Slot 0The VXIpc-800 is configured at the factory to automatically detect if itis installed in Slot 0 of a VXIbus mainframe. With automatic Slot 0detection, you can install the module into any VXIbus slot.You can manually configure the VXIpc-800 for either Slot 0 orNon-Slot 0 operation by defeating the automatic-detection circuitry.Use the three-position jumper W13 to select automatic Slot 0 detection,Slot 0, or Non-Slot 0 operation. Figure 3-2 shows these three settings.Caution: Do not install a device configured for Slot 0 into another slot withoutfirst reconfiguring it to either Non-Slot 0 or automatic configuration.Neglecting to do this could result in damage to the device, the VXIbusbackplane, or both.!
