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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer’s case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computer's
cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot push
the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well
seated.
5. Replace the slot bracket's holding screw to secure
the card.
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.
Driver Installation
To ensure proper installation of this board, please follow
these instructions step-by-step.
Windows 98SE
1. Install the board, boot up the system, and insert the
driver CD.
2. When Windows boots up, at the Add New Hardware
Wizard window, click Cancel four times.