3-3Typical Installation in a VME Card CageConfiguring the VME Card CageConfiguring the VME Card CageThis section provides step-by-step instructions for configuring the VMEcard cage.Use Table 3-1 to determine the configuration for the VME card cage.CAUTION: In the Model 748 card cage, slots 1 and 2 are powered by the bottom powersupply. Slots 3 through 8 are powered by the top power supply. A Model 744Board Computer with its expansion kit attached, installed in slots 2 and 3, willcause the power supplies to shut down.To determine the board computer’s power needs, follow these instructions:1 Determine the board computer’s current requirements from the ComputerCurrent Requirements Worksheet (Table 3-4).Table 3-1 Determining the VME Card Cage ConfigurationIf your Model 744Board Computer... Then...has an HP A4262A Expansion Kitattached, and will be installed in anHP 9000 Series 700 Model 748 VMESystem,the Model 744 Board Computer mustbe installed in either:Slots 1 and 2; the bottom two slotsSlots 3 and 4, or any other higher-numbered slot pairSee the CAUTION text.is single-board configured, the VME card can be installed in anyslot.was removed from its VME card cageto change or add accessories,see “Model 744 Installation” on page3-8.is going to be installed for the firsttime in a VME card cage,follow the step-by-step instructionsbelow.
