2 Installing and Connecting the NIC
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Installing and Connecting the NIC
Observe the safety precautions listed in “Safety Precautions” on page 13.
Prepare the NIC and the computer as described in “Preparing the NIC and the Computer”
on page 16.
The following instructions apply to installing the NIC in most computers. If these
instructions are not appropriate for your computer, refer to the documentation that
accompanied the computer.
1Carefully insert the NIC in the empty PCI slot, as shown in the illustration.
Press firmly to ensure that the NIC is fully seated in the slot. Secure the NIC with the
screw if you removed one earlier.
2Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord.
Do not turn on the power to the computer.
NOTE: If you want to install the Remote Wake-Up cable, go to the next section,
“Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable,” to continue the installation. If you do
not want to connect the cable, continue with step 2.
Remove slot cover
Insert NIC
PCI slots