3Com 710024, 3C985B-SX, 3C986-T, 710026, 710011, 710025 manual NIC Installation

1 Installing the NIC

NIC Installation

To install a 3Com Gigabit Etherlink Server NIC in your system, perform the following procedure.

1Observe all precautions and pre-installation instructions on page 11.

Before installing the NIC, ensure the system power is OFF, and proper electrical grounding procedures have been followed.

2Remove the system cover, and select any empty PCI slot.

If you do not know how to identify a PCI slot, refer to your system documentation.

3Remove the blank cover-plate from the slot that you selected. Retain the screw so that it can be replaced later.

4Holding the NIC by the edges, align the NIC’s connector edge with the PCI connector dock in the system.

NOTE: The connector dock in a 32-bit PCI slot is shorter than in a 64-bit PCI slot. Although the NIC is designed to fit in either slot type, when installed in a 32-bit PCI slot, part of the NIC’s connector edge will remain undocked. This is perfectly normal.

5Applying even pressure at both corners of the card, push the NIC until it is firmly seated in the PCI slot.

CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when seating the NIC, as this may damage the system or the NIC. If the card resists seating, remove it from the system, realign it, and try again.

When properly seated, the NIC’s port connectors will be aligned with the slot opening, and its faceplate will be flush against the system chassis.

6Use the screw removed above to secure the NIC in the PCI card cage.

7Replace the system cover and disconnect any personal anti-static devices.

8Power the system on.

Once the system returns to proper operation, the NIC hardware is fully installed. You must next connect the network cables (see page 13) and install the NIC driver software (see Chapter 2).

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