Installation Procedure

1. Prepare to Install the Adapter

 

Gather Tools and Accessories

 

Check the hardware installation manual of your computer model for

 

special tools and accessories required to access the I/O adapter slot(s).

 

The following common tools are helpful:

 

• screwdrivers necessary for opening your computer and installing

 

adapters

 

• grounding wrist strap

 

You should have all of your system and peripheral device manuals

NOTE

 

available for reference. There may be special system or device dependent

 

requirements that are not noted here.

 

 

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