Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing the
1.Check that your computer has an appropriate open PCIe slot.
2.Check that the power supply on your computer has a SATA power connector.
3.Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
4.When you download the driver software from the Allied Telesis website, record the path to where the driver file resides on your system.
5.If your system is active, shut it down.
6.When system shutdown is complete, power OFF and unplug your system.
7.Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping package and place it on an antistatic surface.
8.Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the card’s edge connector.
Caution
Never attempt to install any damaged adapter card. If the adapter card is damaged, report it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 11.
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