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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
This chapter describes the procedure for installing the
3C975 ATMLink NIC in your PCI-bus computer system. Follow
all applicable instructions included with your system
documentation on PCI-bus installations.
Installation Overview
Hardware installation consists of the following major steps:
■ Unpacking the 3C975 ATMLink NIC
■ Installing the 3C975 ATMLink NIC in an available PCI slot
■ Connecting the appropriate cables
Please observe all special notes and precautions.
For technical specifications on the 3C975 ATMLink NIC, see
Appendix A.
Installing the 3C975 ATMLink NIC
To install the 3C975 ATMLink NIC in your computer, perform
these steps.
Keep the 3C975 ATMLink NIC in the protective antistatic bag
until you are ready to install it. To prevent damage to the NIC
due to electrostatic discharge, wear a grounding strap and
handle the NIC by its edges only. If you do not have a
grounding strap, touch the chassis or the power supply just
before handling the NIC. Do not touch the components or
any metal parts on the NIC, except for the backplate.
1 Unpack and inspect the 3C975 ATMLink NIC for damage.
2 Exit all open applications and user processes.