3Com 155 PCI manual Hardware Installation, Installation Overview, Installing the 3C975 ATMLink NIC

2 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.

1Unpack and inspect the 3C975 ATMLink NIC for damage.

2Exit all open applications and user processes.