Allied Telesis AT-2973T/4, AT-2973SX manual Pre-Installation Checklist

AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, and AT-2973T/4 NetExtreme II Family Adapters Installation and User’s Guide

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before you install an adapter card, do the following:

1. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.

Note

If you acquired the adapter software from the Allied Telesis support website, enter the path to where the adapter driver files reside on your system.

2.If your system is active, shut it down.

3.When the system shut down is complete, power OFF and unplug your system.

4.Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping package and place it on an antistatic surface.

5.Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the card’s edge connector.

Caution

Do not attempt to install a damaged adapter. If the adapter is damaged, report it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 14.

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