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2. Installation
This section describes how to install the adapter. For connecting
to the network, you must have the following:
1. Network adapter card installed to your computer.
2. Cabling (compatible with network topology)
3. Software for the adapter card contains both configuration
utilities and drivers
2.1 Unpack and Inspect
2.1 Unpack and Inspect2.1 Unpack and Inspect
2.1 Unpack and Inspect
Caution:
Under ordinary circumstances, this adapter card will
not be affected by static charge as may be received
through your body during handling of the unit .In
special circumstances where you may carry an
extraordinarily high static charge, it had better reduce
the charge by touching a ground before handling the
adapter card.
Open the shipping gift box and carefully remove all items. In
addition to this User’s guide, please check the following items:
One 100M Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter Card
One 3.5” Drivers and Utilities diskette
This user’s guide
2.2 Install the Adapter
2.2 Install the Adapter2.2 Install the Adapter
2.2 Install the Adapter
1. Turn off the power to the PC.
2. Remove any metal decorations from your hands and wrists.
3. Remove the cover from your PC.
4. Locate an empty, non-shared bus mastering 32-bit PCI slot
and remove the corresponding backplate. Save the screw for
use in Step 6.
<Note>
i. Do not install the Fiber Adapter in a shared PCI slot. Avoid
any PCI slot next to an ISA slot because this is often a
shared slot and does not support bus mastering.
ii. If you have problems in identifying a suitable slot, check
your PC documentation or ask your system administrator
for help.