Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
CAUTION: The NIC is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your system, you must observe the following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the system components.
■Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists.
■Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools.
■Verify that the system is powered OFF and unplugged before accessing internal components.
■Installation or removal of NICs must be performed in a
Pre-Installation Checklist
1Check that your system meets the hardware and software requirements listed in the table in "System Requirements" on page 9.
2Verify that your system is using the latest firmware or BIOS.
3Review the information in the readme file on the 3Com Gigabit
Etherlink Server CD for important information not available at the time this manual was printed.
NOTE: If you acquired the NIC software on a floppy disk or from the 3Com website, please check the appropriate source for the most recent information.
4If the system is active, shut it down.
5When the system shutdown is complete, power OFF your system.
6Holding the NIC by the edges, remove it from its shipping package it and place it on an
7Check the NIC for visible signs of damage, particularly on the card’s edge connector. Never attempt to install any damaged NIC.
If the NIC is damaged, report it to your 3Com Customer Support Representative. For more information, see "Contacting 3Com" on page 1.
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