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INSTALLING AND
CONNECTING THE NIC
Overview
This chapter describes how to install the NIC in your PC and
connect it to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
Installation Overview
There are four steps to the NIC installation:
1 Register the product.
2 Install the NIC in the PC.
3 Connect the NIC to the network.
4 Install the network driver.
Safety Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions.
WARNING: Computers operate with voltages that can be
lethal. Before removing the cover, turn off the computer
and unplug it. Disconnect all cables that are connected to
the main system unit. Remove jewelry from your hands
and wrists. Use insulated or nonconductive tools.
CAUTION: The NIC is packed in an antistatic container to
protect it during shipment. Do not touch the components
or any metal parts on the NIC, except for the backplate.
To avoid damaging the NIC or the computer, reduce static
electricity on your body by wearing an electrostatic
discharge wrist strap attached to the chassis or by
touching an unpainted metal part of the chassis before
unplugging the computer and before handling the NIC.