3Com TokenLink VelocityTM XL PCI Network Interface Card Unpacking and Inspecting the 3C359 NIC

2-2CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE 3C359 NIC

5Reduce any static electricity on your body.

Each NIC is packed in an antistatic container to protect it during shipment. To avoid damaging any static-sensitive components after removal from the container, be sure to reduce any static electricity on your body.

One way to reduce static electricity is to touch an unpainted part of the computer’s metal chassis. You can maintain grounding by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to the chassis.

6Verify that your tools are nonconducting or insulated.

Your tools should include a flat-head screwdriver and a Phillips-head screwdriver. To avoid permanent damage to the NIC or other computer circuitry, use only insulated or nonconducting tools.

Unpacking and Inspecting the 3C359 NIC

The contents of the 3C359 NIC package follow. If items are missing, contact your authorized network supplier immediately.

■TokenLink Velocity XL PCI 3C359 NIC

■TokenDisk diskettes #1 and #2

■TokenDisk CD

■TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Network Interface Card User Guide and Quick Start Guide

1Unpack the 3C359 NIC and remove it from its antistatic container.

2Lay the NIC on its antistatic container.

3Inspect the NIC for visible signs of damage.

If you find damage, immediately notify your authorized network supplier and the carrier that delivered the NIC.

4If you have purchased the separate TriROM accessory, install it in the 3C359 NIC’s boot ROM socket according to instructions supplied with the TriROM.

Complete the Product Registration Card and return it to 3Com, or call 1-800-NET-3Com for immediate registration.