3Com 10/100BASE-T4 manual Installing the Boot Prom, Installing the Adapter

2-2 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ADAPTER

2Verify that you have received all items listed in step 1, and inspect each item for damage.

If you find any omissions or damage, contact your network supplier and the carrier that delivered the package.

Installing the Boot PROM

The boot PROM is optional and can be purchased separately. If you are installing it onto the adapter, follow the instructions that accompanied the boot PROM.

Installing the Adapter

This adapter is equipped with a backplate that allows installation of the Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter in any standard PCI computer with ISA or EISA slots. The slot can be a bus master slot or a non-bus master slot.

To install the adapter into the computer, follow these steps:

1Unplug the computer and disconnect all cables that are connected to the main system unit.

2Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists.

3Use only insulated or nonconductive tools.

4Remove the computer’s cover and select any of the available PCI expansion slots.

5Insert the adapter in the slot and secure the screw.

The PCI slots in some PCI computers need to be enabled with a special setup program. Refer to your hardware documentation to see if this is necessary.

Install the Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter only in a PCI slot (see Figure 2-1).